A purée (or mash) is cooked food, usually vegetables or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a soft creamy paste or thick liquid. Purées of specific foods are often known by specific names, e.g., mashed potatoes or apple sauce. The term is of French origin, where it meant in Old French (13th century) purified or refined
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Salty | Black olive puree has a salty taste due to the high sodium content. |
Texture | Moisture | Black olive puree has a moist texture. |
Nutritional Value | Fiber | Black olive puree is high in fiber, which aids in digestion. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Black olive puree has a dark color due to natural pigments present in the olives. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Black olive puree has a strong aroma due to volatile compounds released during processing. |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Black olive puree has a slightly acidic pH level. |
Cooking Behavior | Water Retention | Black olive puree retains water well during cooking processes. |
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