When a barista steams the milk for a cappuccino, microfoam is created by introducing very tiny bubbles of air into the milk, giving the milk a velvety texture and sweetness.
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Microfoam
//ˈmʌɪkɹə(ʊ)fəʊm//
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Finnish
1 entries- mikrovaahto noun (Translations)
French
1 entries- micro-mousse noun (Translations)
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