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Bechamel Sauce
Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is made from a roux (butter and flour) and milk. It is one of the mother sauces of French cuisine. It is used as the base for other sauces (such as Mornay sauce, which is Béchamel with cheese).
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Bechamel Sauce Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Texture | Creaminess | Bechamel sauce is known for its creamy and smooth texture, achieved through the slow cooking and constant stirring of the ingredients. |
| Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Bechamel sauce is high in fat and carbohydrates due to the use of butter and flour as primary ingredients. |
| Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Bechamel sauce requires low to medium heat and constant stirring to prevent burning and achieve the desired creamy consistency. |
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