The term “blanched” is employed in literature to evoke sudden pallor and transformation, often highlighting moments of shock, fear, or intense emotion. It is used to describe a physical change—a face turning ghostly white in response to terror or despair, as when characters’ features are rendered pale and almost haunted [1, 2, 3, 4]. At the same time, “blanched” appears in culinary contexts, designating a process of briefly boiling ingredients to brighten their color and soften their texture [5, 6, 7]. Whether illustrating the dramatic inner turmoil of a character or signifying a specific preparation method, the word functions as a powerful descriptor of change and contrast [8, 9].