Sub-Techniques of Mechanical Processing

Description

Mechanical processing such as milling, grinding, and pressing transforms raw agricultural products by reducing particle size, altering surface area, and inducing frictional heat.

Technical

The friction and compression generate localized heat that can denature proteins, oxidize lipids, and promote starch gelatinization. These thermal and mechanical effects accelerate chemical reactions such as Maillard browning and volatile loss, thereby influencing texture, flavor, and shelf‑life.

Science

Primary Reaction

friction‑induced thermal degradation and oxidation

Sensory Profile

Origin & History

Research Evidence