El carbónico limpia la grasa

English translation: The carbonation cuts through the fat

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Spanish term or phrase:El carbónico limpia la grasa
English translation:The carbonation cuts through the fat
Entered by: Poughkeepsie

23:11 Oct 28, 2019
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Social Sciences - Cooking / Culinary / Cheese
Spanish term or phrase: El carbónico limpia la grasa
Hello!

Not sure about "limp la grasa" here.

The full sentence:

"Los cavas son perfecto para la tabla de quesos pues el carbónico limpia la grasa y deja la boca limpia."

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Poughkeepsie
Spain
Local time: 03:32
The carbonation cuts through the fat
Explanation:
The source below talks about the acidity cutting through the fat, I think this is the same idea; it cuts through the fat and leaves the mouth feeling clean.
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Christopher Peterson
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3 +2The carbonation cuts through the fat
Christopher Peterson
4the carbonation eliminates the fat
David Hollywood
4The bubbles cleanse the fat
neilmac
3baking soda cleans/cuts fat
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
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This might help
Helena Chavarria

  

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The carbonation cuts through the fat


Explanation:
The source below talks about the acidity cutting through the fat, I think this is the same idea; it cuts through the fat and leaves the mouth feeling clean.


    https://www.winetraveler.com/food-pairing/champagne-food-pairing-recommendations/
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agree  neilmac
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agree  Yvonne Gallagher
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baking soda cleans/cuts fat


Explanation:
https://oconto.extension.wisc.edu/files/2011/02/Baking-Soda....

Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
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the carbonation eliminates the fat


Explanation:
I would say

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The bubbles cleanse the fat


Explanation:
An option. "Bubbles" sounds a bit more enticing than "carbonic/carbonation"...


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Note added at 1 day 9 hrs (2019-10-30 08:36:38 GMT)
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An alternative to "bubbles" could be "fizz"...
"The bright acidity and bubbles give life to your tongue, and the fizz cleanses the palate with each sip."

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Note added at 1 day 9 hrs (2019-10-30 08:37:28 GMT)
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And, for the more picky among us who don't like "fat/grease", "cleanse the palate" is a standard expression, as in the example above.

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Note added at 1 day 9 hrs (2019-10-30 08:38:51 GMT)
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https://txwinelover.com/2018/01/cote-mas-cremant-de-limoux-r...

"The fizz cleanses the palate. The flavor is not so overwhelming so that I can enjoy the nuances of the cigar more. "
https://www.puff.com/forums/vb/food-wine-spirits-forum/4408-...


Example sentence(s):
  • Champagne's bubbles cleanse the palate even more fully, making it a versatile choice throughout your feast.

    Reference: http://www.cherrycreeklifestyle.com/2016/11/30/sips-%E2%80%A...
neilmac
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neutral  patinba: I don't think you have "fat" in your mouth or palate after eating cheese. Grease, surely?
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Reference comments


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Reference: This might help

Reference information:
Cava and Fish
Cava is an excellent combination with fish. Particularly interesting is the combination with blue fish such as sardines, mackerel, anchovies, bonito, tuna or salmon, as the effect of the carbonic gas helps to compensate the greasy sensation in the mouth.

http://www.institutdelcava.com/en/gastronomia/maridaje-con-c...

'Carbónico' is carbon dioxide gas.

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Note added at 27 mins (2019-10-28 23:38:30 GMT)
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Based on the following, I think I would use something like 'the carbon dioxide gas leaves the mouth feeling fresh and clean'.

Aftertaste: The "shadow taste" remaining in your mouth just after swallowing a sip of wine. Sparkling wines strive for a special delicacy in the taste; a taste which quickly "melts away" after swallowing, leaving your mouth fresh and clean.

https://mobile.henrisreserve.com/education/champagne-a-z

Helena Chavarria
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Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  patinba: The carbonic gas "cleans the greasy sensation from the palate" perhaps?//Cleanses rather than cleans I think. Certainly nothing with "fat" works here. Why not post it, you found the reference?
17 hrs
  -> Yes, something like that and using grease/greasy; 'cutting through fat' sounds horrible! Thank you, patinba :-)
agree  neilmac: I don't agree that "fat" doesn't work. To me, fat and grease are six of one and half a dozen of the other.
1 day 9 hrs
  -> I associate 'limpia la grasa' with an advert for washing up liquid or a product for cleaning the kitchen!
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