Definitions
- Referring to food that has been cooked and then mashed into a smooth consistency. - Talking about the process of mashing food, such as potatoes or avocado. - Describing the texture of food that has been mashed, such as baby food or purees.
- Describing food that has been broken into small pieces or crumbs. - Talking about the process of crushing food, such as garlic or nuts. - Referring to the texture of food that has been crushed, such as ice or crackers.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve breaking down food into smaller pieces.
- 2Both can be used in cooking and food preparation.
- 3Both can change the texture of food.
- 4Both can be used to create new dishes or recipes.
What is the difference?
- 1Consistency: Mashed food is typically smoother and more uniform than crushed food, which can have varying sizes and textures.
- 2Method: Mashed food is usually made by using a tool like a masher or blender, while crushed food is often made by applying pressure or force, such as with a rolling pin or mortar and pestle.
- 3Purpose: Mashed food is often used as a base or side dish, while crushed food is often used as a topping or ingredient in a recipe.
- 4Texture: Mashed food is soft and creamy, while crushed food can be crunchy or coarse.
- 5Examples: Mashed is commonly used for potatoes, avocado, or bananas, while crushed is commonly used for garlic, nuts, or crackers.
Remember this!
While both mashed and crushed involve breaking down food into smaller pieces, they differ in consistency, method, purpose, texture, and examples. Mashed food is smoother and more uniform, made with a tool like a masher or blender, and often used as a base or side dish. Crushed food is often crunchy or coarse, made by applying pressure or force, and used as a topping or ingredient in a recipe.
