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126: 36: 229:, or by forcing the food through a strainer, or simply by crushing the food in a pot. Purées generally must be cooked, either before or after grinding, in order to improve flavour and texture, remove toxic substances, and/or reduce their water content. 210:(French for "strained") is a similar but broader term, more commonly used for fruit purées. The term is not commonly used for paste-like foods prepared from cereal flours, such as 653: 46: 104: 76: 161:
to the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid. Purées of specific foods are often known by specific names, e.g.,
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Common purées include apples, plums, and other fruits smashed or mashed for their juice content.
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Purées overlap with other dishes with similar consistency, such as thick
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Purées can be made in a blender, or with special implements such as a
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These fruits and vegetables are often served as purées:
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Cooked food that has been made into soft creamy paste
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