Aeration - Aeration in Food

Aeration in Food

Refers to the process in which air, or CO2, is absorbed into the food item. It refers to the lightness of cakes, bread and some sauces.

In wine tasting, a variety of methods are used to aerate wine and bring out the aromas including swirl wine in the glass, use of a decanter to increase exposure to air, or a specialized wine aerator.

Cider from Asturias is poured into the glass from a height of about 1 metre (el escanciado) to increase aeration.

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