Spherification is the process of creating small spheres, often with a liquid center, that resemble caviar. The process uses a gelling agent to achieve the sphere, normally Sodium Alginate dropped in to Calcium Chloride. Reverse spherification involves the same two chemicals but switches the order. Agar agar can also be used for spherification by dropping it in to cold olive oil.
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How to improve the texture of popping/bursting boba spheres with reverse spherification?
I'm trying to make boba spheres using reverse spherification, but it doesn't have the texture like the ones you get from asian supermarkets, the one with a "hard, plastic texture" that burst in your mouth.
The ones I make only result in a soft outer…
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Can spherification be done with hot liquids?
Like hot chocolate or something. I realize some liquids are thicker than the other, would it work if its thick and hot?
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Looking for technical information for direct/reverse spherification with alcohol
I am trying to create alcohol spheres ranging in ABV from 10% to 40%. Reverse spherification seems like the ideal option because I want the spheres to have that pop feeling and have the liquid come out. Being able to store them is pretty essential…
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Hot liquid reverse spherification
Can i uses a hot liquid such as a sauce for a meat dish, to make spheres and still maintain the heat of the sauce?
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