Deseed

To remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable. This process typically involves cutting or otherwise opening the fruit or vegetable and extracting the seeds, which are often small, hard, and inedible. Deseeding is done for various reasons, including improving texture, enhancing flavor, and preparing ingredients for cooking or processing. The seeds can affect the overall sensory experience, for example, bitter or crunchy seeds in tomatoes, cucumber or bell peppers, and removing them can result in a smoother, more palatable final product. The process may be performed by hand or with specialized tools depending on the size and type of the plant.

Deseed meaning with examples

• Before making the salsa, I carefully **deseeded** the jalapeños to reduce the heat and ensure a smoother texture. The seeds were small but very potent so this was important.
• She learned how to deseed a pomegranate properly, ensuring she didn't damage the juicy arils. It required skill and patience, but was rewarding.
• The recipe specifically called for the bell peppers to be **deseeded** before sautéing, so that the finished dish would have a sweeter taste.
• The kitchen assistant was tasked with **deseeding** the cucumbers to create a perfect garnish for the sandwiches. The uniformity of the process was important.
• To make the pumpkin pie, the chef had to deseed the pumpkin after cutting it, and scrape the pumpkin flesh away.