Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bletting
Noun
/ˈblɛtɪŋ/
Definition
The process of ripening fruit, particularly certain types of pears and medlar, to make them edible after they have become overripe.
Examples
- After leaving the medlar fruit to undergo bletting for a few weeks, it became sweet and delicious.
- Some people enjoy bletting pears to enhance their flavor before using them in recipes.
Meaning
Bletting is the phase in which fruit undergoes a specific type of softening and fermentation, resulting in a unique flavor and texture.
Synonyms
- Ripening
- Fermentation
