Definition of

Seasoning

Seasoning

The idea of ​​seasoning refers to the flavor of food.

In order to determine the meaning of the term sazón, it is necessary that, first of all, we proceed to establish its etymological origin. In this case, we can say that it derives from Latin, specifically from the word satio , which could be translated as "planting" or "sowing" and which later came to mean "time of maturity of things."

The concept is usually used with reference to the flavor of food. For example: "Although the appearance of this cake is not attractive, it has good seasoning" , "I think this dish lacks some seasoning", "The firewood gives a very particular seasoning to the roast meat" .

Seasoned foods, therefore, are those that stand out for the pleasant sensation they cause to the taste . In general, seasoning is associated with a good choice of condiments , which are added in the right amount. Salt, pepper, oregano, paprika , nutmeg and coriander are just some of the condiments that can be used to season a gastronomic preparation.

The importance of seasoning

There are many people who do not hesitate to state that their main problem when preparing any dish or recipe is that they do not season it correctly, either because they add too few seasonings or because they overuse them. A situation that ends up giving rise to foods that do not convince anyone.

For this reason, cooking experts do not hesitate to give a series of very useful tips to achieve the perfect seasoning point:

– They recommend that you always use less salt and more spices, since it will not only achieve a great flavor but will also improve your health. And it is always recommended to use salt in the right amount because it significantly affects blood pressure.

– They advise that, likewise, a good way to achieve the aforementioned objective is to opt for garlic, which has a notable flavor and is not “dangerous” to health. It can also be highlighted that it is very versatile, since it can be used in fish and meat dishes as well as pasta, rice...

Gastronomy

A seasoned meal generates a pleasant sensation due to its good flavor.

Ideal conditions

Sazón is also used to name the ideal conditions of a thing, the maturity of something or the situation .

«He is a good player, although he lacks seasoning», «We must continue working on the timing of this project» y «I like the idea, but the seasoning is not right» son expresiones que exhiben este uso.

At the time

The expression "at that time" , for its part, can be associated with phrases such as "at that time" or "in those years" .

If an article states that a soldier was born "in Buenos Aires, at the time the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, today the Argentine Republic" , it will be referring to the fact that the personality in question was born in Buenos Aires when this city was part of the Viceroyalty. of the Río de la Plata , an administrative entity that no longer exists.