Category: F

  • Flavedo

    The outer colored portion or peel of an orange.  

  • Flat sour

    Canned foods that have spoiled due to thermophilic or thermoduric microorganisms.  

  • Flash point

    The temperature at which an oil will flash when a flame is passed over the surface of the oil.  

  • Flash pasteurization

    A process in which the material is held at a much higher temperature than in normal pasteurization, but for a considerably shorter period.  

  • Flambe

    To set fire with brandy, rum or other liqueur with high alcohol content just before serving food. Created by setting a liquid on fire, specifically by pouring a heated spirit like brandy over a dish, igniting it, and presenting it while still aflame. The term you are referring to is “flambé”. Flambé is a French…

  • Fish protein concentrate

    Products prepared from whole edible fish.  

  • Firming agent

    Substances used to aid the coagulation of certain cheeses and to improve the texture of processed fruits and vegetables which might otherwise become soft.  

  • Fire point

    The temperature at which an oil will take fire and burn.  

  • Fire-fighting

    Opposite of prevention.  

  • Fining

    The application of specific agents (tannins, gelatin etc.) to clarify and stabilize wines.