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Sous-vide cooking uses precise temperature control
Vacuum sealing food in pouches ensures uniform heat transfer without moisture loss
Sous-vide is a cooking method where food is placed in a vacuum-sealed plastic pouch and cooked in a regulated water bath. Maintaining exact water temperatures prevents overcooking, as the food cannot exceed the bath temperature. This technique ensures consistent edge-to-edge doneness and preserves volatile aromas that would otherwise evaporate.
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