maturation
process that develops a finished edible product that is different from its beginning stage through processes that involve the passing of time
en-GB/ˌmætjʊˈɹeɪʃn/
en-US/ˌmæt͡ʃʊˈɹeɪʃən/
process that develops a finished edible product that is different from its beginning stage through processes that involve the passing of time