Spherification

Definition

A molecular gastronomy technique that uses sodium alginate and calcium chloride to create liquid-filled spheres. It's caviar for people with a chemistry degree.

Example Usage

The balsamic spheres burst in your mouth like tiny flavor bombs.

Origin

Modern technique developed in the 1990s by molecular gastronomy pioneers

Fun Fact

Spherification was invented by Ferran Adrià's team at El Bulli restaurant in Spain.

Source: Molecular gastronomy literature

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