{"id":94470,"date":"2019-01-11T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T08:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=94470"},"modified":"2019-03-05T11:57:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T03:57:35","slug":"molecular-gastronomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/molecular-gastronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Molecular Gastronomy: A Mix of Science, Art, and Food!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s science and art made edible!<!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few things in this world that have the ability to come together effortlessly &#8211; banana and peanut butter, a paper and a pen, and milk and cookies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, science, food, and art, may not look like they go well together, but feel free to do a double take at the products of <strong>molecular gastronomy<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceofcooking.com\/molecular_gastronomy\/\">the application of scientific principles to food preparation to improve either the taste, texture, or presentation<\/a> &#8211; and be convinced of how good their chemistry is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Check out:<\/strong> 5 Cool Spots for Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream in the Metro<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2>Gelification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, <strong>gelification<\/strong><strong> is the process of turning liquid to gel<\/strong>, allowing whatever&#8217;s gelified to behave like a solid when upright and a liquid when jiggled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s thanks to vegetarian substances like agar, carageenans (from seaweed), xanthan gum, and many more, that loads of people enjoy treats like <strong>marshmallows, Jell-Os, and gummy bears<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Cauliflower Jelly &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/the-tasting-room-city-of-dreams-manila\/\">The Tasting Room<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A\u00a0product\u00a0of\u00a0gelification\u00a0that&#8217;s\u00a0been\u00a0used\u00a0by\u00a0The\u00a0Tasting\u00a0Room to provide it&#8217;s customers a medley of textures\u00a0that\u00a0can&#8217;t\u00a0be\u00a0achieved\u00a0<\/em><br \/><em>by\u00a0keeping\u00a0cauliflower\u00a0as\u00a0is.<\/em><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wMVwvMTQxMDE3NDVcL1RoZS1UYXN0aW5nLVJvb20tVGhlLUNhdWxpZmxvd2VyLUplbGx5LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94472\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thetastingroommanila\/photos\/a.252190251786677\/644337602571938\/?type=3&amp;theater\">The Tasting Room&#8217;s Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/the-tasting-room-city-of-dreams-manila\/\">View menu<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thetastingroommanila\/?tn-str=k*F\">View their Facebook account<\/a><br \/>N\u00fcwa, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Avenue, Aseana Ave., Para\u00f1aque <br \/>(02) 691-7789<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Foaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foaming is a technique wherein <strong>air is incorporated to food <\/strong>or, as some say, it&#8217;s a technique wherein flavors are added to air (though we prefer the former explanation). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easily done, all you need is a blender or a siphon and a stabilizer so that the foam won&#8217;t easily breakdown, you can make a variety of foams from <strong>mousse, to salted cream cheese on top of milk tea, and even souffle<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Yogurt Foam &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/rambla-rockwell\/\">Rambla<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The\u00a0Yogurt\u00a0Foam\u00a0surrounding\u00a0the\u00a0peach\u00a0sorbet\u00a0is\u00a0meant\u00a0to<\/em><br \/><em>balance\u00a0out\u00a0the\u00a0rich\u00a0and\u00a0tart\u00a0sorbet.<\/em><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wMVwvMTQxMjM4MDJcL1JhbWJsYS1Gb2FtLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94507\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMwFmi2h1d6\/\">@ramblaph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/rambla-rockwell\/\">View menu<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ramblaph\/\">View their Instagram account<br \/><\/a>G\/F Joya Lofts and Towers, Joya Drive, Rockwell, Makati<br \/>(02) 823-6468<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Also read<\/strong>: 20 Dessert Spots in the South to Satisfy your Sweet Tooth<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2>Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration happens when all the <strong>liquid evaporates from an object<\/strong>, leaving the dehydrated food with a crunchy texture and intense flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done usually with a dehydrator or an oven, dehydration is the reason why <strong>dried mangoes and banana chips<\/strong> exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Meringues &#8211; 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Basically, it&#8217;s when you take a liquid, add a chemical like carrageen, drop some liquid into water with calcium chloride, and allow the outer part of the spherical drop to form a thin gel layer, leaving the center still liquid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the products of this technique aren&#8217;t that many, one of the most famous examples that uses it is caviar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Popping Lemonade &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/restaurants\/auntie%20anne's\">Auntie Anne&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Instead\u00a0of\u00a0a continuous punch of flavor,\u00a0popping\u00a0lemonade\u00a0took advantage<br \/>of\u00a0spherification\u00a0to\u00a0instead give\u00a0constant\u00a0bursts\u00a0of\u00a0flavor\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0pleasant\u00a0surprise.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Insider tip<\/strong>: With Booky, you can get Buy 1 Get 1 Blueberry Cream Cheese Stix for P95!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wMVwvMTQxNDI3NDdcL1BvcHBpbmctTGVtb25hZGUuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94519\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/auntie-anne-s-sm-megamall\/\">View menu<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/auntieannesphl\/?hl=en\">View their Instagram account<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/restaurants\/auntie%20anne's\">View all branches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Freezing with Liquid Nitrogen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/modernpastryandplateddesserts\/chapter\/molecular-gastronomy-techniques-that-may-be-used-in-the-pastry-shop\/\">most used techniques<\/a>, freezing with liquid nitrogen doesn&#8217;t need much explanation because it&#8217;s as simple as <strong>pouring liquid nitrogen to the food, waiting until it freezes, and allowing the rest of the nitrogen to evaporate<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can be used to freeze almost anything, liquid nitrogen is most commonly used to freeze<strong> ice cream<\/strong> without having to use a freezer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Cold Brew Coffee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/restaurants\/nitro7-coffee-and-tea-bar\">Nitro7 Coffee and Tea Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Instead\u00a0of\u00a0using\u00a0a\u00a0freezer,\u00a0Nitro7\u00a0uses\u00a0liquid\u00a0nitrogen\u00a0to\u00a0make\u00a0their\u00a0cold\u00a0brew\u00a0which\u00a0in\u00a0effect,\u00a0lessens\u00a0the\u00a0acidity\u00a0without\u00a0lessening\u00a0the\u00a0caffeine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wMVwvMTQxNDMyNDJcL05pdHJvLTctTGlxdWlkLU5pdHJvZ2VuLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94521\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/nitro7-coffee-and-tea-bar-sm-north-edsa\/\">View menu<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nitro7.coffee\/?hl=en\">View their Instagram accounts<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/restaurants\/nitro7-coffee-and-tea-bar\">View all branches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>But these are only a few among the many. 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