A change in the properties of certain metal and alloys (such as steel) that occurs at ambient or moderately elevated temperatures after a hot working heat treatment or cold working operation Typical properties impacted are: hardness, yield strength, tensile strength, ductility, impact value, formability, magnetic properties, etc See also Non-aging
As applies to hams - After curing and salt equalization are completed, hams are hung in an area protected from insects and has good air exchange Temperatures should be 70-90° and humidity at 50- 60% Hams can be aged for 6 months The aging process imparts a flavor due to the enzyme activity in the ham As applies to tenderizing meat - Meat is normally required to age for a period of up to three weeks in order for it to be commercially acceptable for human consumption according to generally accepted standards of tenderness and quality During the aging process, the connective tissues and the meat are generally affected by the natural enzyme or bacteria action of the meat, thereby improving the tenderness and edibility Several methods are employed to reduce the aging period and to increase the degree of tenderness One of these is the regulated application of heat, light, or both of these, to the meat which speeds up the natural enzyme or bacteria action
A term used to describe the holding of meats at a temperature of 34 to 36 degrees F for a period of time to break down the tough connective tissues through the action of enzymes thus increasing tenderness
Irreversible alteration, generally deterioration, of the properties of paper in course of time Aging also causes reduction in brightness and yellowing effect
the decline of the physiological functions which occurs with time, accompanied by a falling probability of survival
(1) (steaming) the curing of screen printed decorations on textiles by application of moist heat to fix the colors into the fibers and to remove the stiffness (hand) induced by normally air dried imprints; (2) the change or changes undergone by a material as a result of the passage of time
a change in the properties of certain metals and alloys that occurs at ambient or moderately elevated temperatures after hot working, heat treatment, or a cold working operation
when applied to foods, such as wine, cheese, or beef, aging is the process of allowing a product time to mature Aging allows beef to become more tender and develop fuller flavour Galloway by Choice beef is traditional dry aged for at least three weeks The beef is then cut, cryovac packaged, and shipped Further wet aging occurs during distribution and on site storage prior to preparation
The separation of invoices, orders, inventory and production lots into time buckets based on due dates, receipt dates, expiration dates, or other factors Used to focus attention on past due and most urgent items
Becoming senescent; accumulating damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time
The change of a material with time under defined conditions, leading to either an improvement or deterioration of properties