Decoction: nf (word coming from the Low Latin decoctio, from coquere “to cook”).
A decoction is a technique which makes it possible to extract the active ingredients of a plant in a liquid brought to a boil.
Technique which makes it possible to extract the active principles of a plant, a root, vegetables, meat, etc.
Simply immerse the product in cold water and bring to a boil for a longer or shorter time.
We thus obtain broths, court-bouillons, aromatic extracts, stock...
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