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Maceration: meaning, definitions and examples

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maceration

 

[ หŒmรฆs.ษ™หˆreษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preparation

Maceration is a process in cooking where fruits or other food items are softened through the absorption of a liquid. This technique enhances the flavors of the food, allowing them to meld together harmoniously. Common liquids used for maceration include vinegar, sugar syrup, juices, or alcohol. The result is often a more enjoyable texture and taste in the final dish. It is frequently used in desserts and can also be applied to enhance the flavor of sauces.

Synonyms

infusion, marination, soaking.

Examples of usage

  • She let the strawberries undergo maceration in sugar for a few hours before serving.
  • Maceration of the peaches in whiskey created a delightful topping for the ice cream.
  • The recipe calls for maceration of cherries in red wine for an exquisite flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "maceration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maceracao

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคธเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mazeration

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maceration

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั†ะตั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maceracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ปใƒฌใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maceration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maceraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท macerasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์„ธ๋ ˆ์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ macerace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ macerรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตธๆณก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maceracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maceration

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐััะตั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ macerasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maceraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'maceration' comes from the Latin 'macerare', which means 'to soften' or 'to make thin'. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the early 15th century. Initially used in culinary texts to describe food preparation methods, the term has roots in the processes of soaking or dissolving substances in liquids. Over centuries, maceration has been employed not only in cooking but also in other fields such as medicine and herbalism, referring to the method of softening or breaking down materials for further use. In contemporary times, the culinary application remains prevalent, particularly in gourmet cooking and food artistry, where flavor extraction is paramount.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,024, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.