Steps
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Spherical olives (El Bulli) (Spain): Reverse spherification using alginate-calcium reaction
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Transparent ravioli (Wylie Dufresne) (USA): Gellan gum encapsulation
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Mochi ice cream (Japan): Agar-stabilized frozen gel texture
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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
See full technique reference →Spherical olives (El Bulli) (Spain): Reverse spherification using alginate-calcium reaction
Transparent ravioli (Wylie Dufresne) (USA): Gellan gum encapsulation
Mochi ice cream (Japan): Agar-stabilized frozen gel texture
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Premature gelling
Cause: Insufficient hydration time or incorrect temperature sequence
Fix: Pre-hydrate in cold liquid before heating (for thermoreversible gels)
Syneresis (weeping)
Cause: Over-concentration or incompatible ion levels (e.g., excess calcium with alginate)
Fix: Adjust pH or add secondary stabilizers like xanthan