Description
Edible‑ink jetting is a modernist plating technique that uses high‑viscosity, food‑grade emulsions to create precise, micro‑scale patterns on a plate.
Technical
The process relies on stable oil‑in‑water or water‑in‑oil emulsions, stabilized by lecithin or xanthan gum, to keep pigments dispersed during high‑pressure jetting. Heating the ink to 60–70 °C or adding sugar increases viscosity to the 1–5 mPa·s range, enabling controlled droplet formation. Upon deposition, rapid solvent evaporation leaves fine pigment particles that dry in seconds, forming crisp, non‑flavoring designs.
Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsion stabilization and solvent evaporation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
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Origin & History
Civilization
French molecular gastronomy chefs
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