Infusion is the process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant material in a solvent such as water, oil or alcohol, by allowing the material to remain suspended in the solvent over time (a process often called steeping). An infusion is also the name for the resultant liquid. The process of infusion is distinct from decoction, which involves boiling the plant material, or percolation, in which the water passes through the material (as in a coffeemaker).
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Blackberry: Sweet, fruity flavor with slight tartness |
Bitter | Blackberry: Slight bitterness from the seeds | |
Texture | Firmness | Blackberry: Firm texture with small seeds |
Nutritional Value | Phytochemicals | Blackberry: High in antioxidants such as anthocyanins |
Color | Natural Pigments | Blackberry: Deep purple color from anthocyanin pigments |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Blackberry: Sweet, floral aroma |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Blackberry: Slightly acidic pH |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Blackberry: Retains shape when cooked |
Water Retention | Blackberry: High water content, releases juices when cooked |
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