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Souring: meaning, definitions and examples

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souring

 

[ หˆsaสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food process

Souring refers to the process by which a food product, particularly dairy, undergoes fermentation and develops a tangy, acidic taste. This is often caused by the action of bacteria or yeast that convert sugars into acids. Souring can be intentional, as in the production of sour cream or yogurt, or unintended, leading to spoilage.

Synonyms

acidification, fermentation, turning sour

Examples of usage

  • The souring of milk can lead to the making of cheese.
  • The process of souring in yogurt improves its flavor and texture.
  • Souring is essential in many fermentation processes.
Context #2 | Verb

food spoilage

To sour means to cause a food product, especially dairy, to become acidic and develop a tangy flavor, typically through fermentation or spoilage. This can happen naturally over time if the food is not stored properly. Souring can also refer to a change in flavor that might indicate that a food is no longer safe to eat.

Synonyms

acidify, ferment, spoil

Examples of usage

  • Leaving the milk out for too long can sour it.
  • The cream will sour if not refrigerated.
  • You should use the yogurt before it sours.

Translations

Translations of the word "souring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ง›์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Etymology

The term 'souring' originates from the Old English word 'sลซre', which means sour or acid. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *sura, which also means sour or acid. Over centuries, the meaning evolved and became associated not only with taste but also with the process of fermentation. In the context of food, souring has been a widely recognized phenomenon across various cultures, particularly in the context of preserving food and creating beverages like vinegar and fermented dairy products. The concept of souring has led to many culinary practices aimed at enhancing flavor through controlled fermentation processes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,509 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.