Glossary C
Deutsch: Concassé / Español: Concassé / Português: Concassé / Français: Concassé / Italiano: Concassé
Concassé is a French culinary term meaning "to crush or grind." In the food context, it typically refers to a preparation of tomatoes that have been peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped. This versatile technique is used in various dishes to provide a fresh, bright flavour and a slightly chunky texture.
Deutsch: Konzentrat / Español: Concentrado / Português: Concentrado / Français: Concentré / Italiano: Concentrato
Concentrate in the context of food refers to a product derived from fruits, vegetables, or other food items from which most of the water content has been removed. This process results in a denser and more potent form of the original ingredient, which can be reconstituted by adding water or used as-is for stronger flavours and preservation benefits.
Deutsch: Würzmittel / Español: Condimento / Português: Condimento / Français: Condiment / Italiano: Condimento
Condiment in the food context refers to a substance used to enhance the flavour, texture, or appearance of a dish. Condiments can be added during cooking, at the table, or as a finishing touch, and they encompass a wide range of items such as sauces, spices, spreads, and pickled products.
Deutsch: Konditionierung / Español: Acondicionamiento / Português: Condicionamento / Français: Conditionnement / Italiano: Condizionamento
In the context of food technology and processing, **conditioning** refers to a controlled treatment of raw materials, intermediate products, or final foodstuffs to achieve specific physical, chemical, or microbiological properties. This process is essential for ensuring product quality, safety, and shelf life, often involving adjustments to moisture content, temperature, or structural characteristics. Conditioning is applied across various stages of food production, from post-harvest handling to final packaging.
Deutsch: Konfekt / Español: Confección / Português: Confeitaria / Français: Confiserie / Italiano: Confettura
Confection in the food context refers to sweet foods and candies that are often made with sugar or other sweeteners. These can include chocolates, candies, pastries, and other sweet treats that are typically enjoyed as desserts or snacks.
Deutsch: Süßwaren / Español: confitería / Português: confeitaria / Français: confiserie / Italiano: pasticceria
Confectionery refers to a broad category of sweet foods and desserts, typically made from sugar and other ingredients such as chocolate, nuts, fruit, and cream. This includes a wide range of products such as candies, chocolates, pastries, cakes, and biscuits. Confectionery is enjoyed worldwide and is often associated with celebrations, holidays, and special occasions.