Sulfur (Verb)
Meaning
Treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried fruits are sulphured".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Sulfured wheat was used to make bread during the war years as a preservation method.
- The dried peaches were sulfured before being packaged for distribution.
- To maintain the organic status of the winery, only naturally sulfured grapes were used in production.
- Cured fish are often sulfured to extend shelf life in regions where refrigeration is not readily available.
- The sulfured apricots retained a vibrant orange color and chewy texture throughout the months of storage.