Chemical Recipes
Add a dash of scientific sizzle to your kitchen with a molecular-gastronomy kit. The kit contains specialized tools, including pipettes and silicone tubing, and ingredients (like agar and carrageenan) that can be used to create six unusual desserts, including red fruit juice caviar and sparkling soft toffees. A booklet explains the chemistry behind each recipe.
Credit: Joshua Scott
Product: Molecular-gastronomy starter kit
Cost: $60
Availability: Now
Source: cuisine-innovation.com
Company: Cuisine Innovation
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