souring
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When something you eat or drink, like milk, changes to a sharp taste because of bacteria
- noun
- /ˈsaʊərɪŋ/
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acidificación
- The chef explained that souring occurs when certain bacteria interact with the food.
Examples
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The souring of milk can be used to create delicious yogurt.
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The souring process of the fruit led to a unique flavor in the jam.
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In our in our cuisine, we use a lot of vinegars and souring agents.
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No souring needed, though I often use a biga (early fermentation—not sour) or levain (slightly sour) for rustic breads.
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Etymology
The word souring comes from the old English word sour, which means 'sharp' or 'acid' like lemon or vinegar, and the -ing part names the process or action. So souring is the change when milk, wine, or food becomes sour and tastes sharp.