Aging (food)

Dry aging beef

Aging or ageing, in the context of food or beverages, is the leaving of a product over an extended period of time (often months or years) to aid in improving the flavor of the product. Aging can be done under a number of conditions, and for a number of reasons including stronger umami flavors and tenderness.[1][2]

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  2. ^ J. Kenji López-Alt (21 September 2015). The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science. W. W. Norton. ISBN 978-0-393-24986-6.