FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Homogenization
均质
Processing that disperses particles to improve physical uniformity.
Study this concept in context
40 · Food processing, cooking and preservation
Processing changes structure, microbes, nutrients, and access. Evaluation requires a specific process and comparison, rather than a natural-versus-processed label.
Sources
- FDA: Raw Milk Misconceptions
- University of Kentucky Extension: Home Freezing Basics
- FDA: Acrylamide Questions and Answers
- NIH Clinical Center: 2019 randomized ultra-processed diet trial
- Hall et al. 2019: Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain
- National Center for Home Food Preservation: Blanching Vegetables
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