Glaze

Glaze is a term used in the field of ceramics and cooking. In ceramics, it refers to a layer or coating of a vitreous substance which has been fused to a ceramic body through firing. In cooking, it is a coating of a glossy, often sweet, substance applied to food.

Ceramic Glaze

A ceramic glaze is an impervious layer or coating of a vitreous substance which has been fused to a ceramic body through firing. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Glaze is also used on stoneware and porcelain.

Food Glaze

In cooking, a glaze is a coating of a glossy, often sweet, sometimes savoury, substance applied to food typically by dipping, dripping, or with a brush. Egg whites and basic icings are both used as glazes. They often incorporate butter, sugar, milk, and certain oils. For example, doughnut glaze is made from a simple mixture of sugar and water that hardens when dry.

See Also

• Ceramic Glaze
• Food Glaze

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