Emulsions, vital in cooking, occur when two immiscible liquids, like oil and water, blend into a uniform mixture. They require energy and emulsifiers to maintain stability. Common examples include mayonnaise and vinaigrettes. Understanding emulsions aids in controlling texture and flavor in recipes while recognizing ways to troubleshoot common issues.
Category Archives: food chemistry
Food chemistry 101: what acidity really does in your cooking
Acidity shapes taste, texture, and even colour in food. Discover the simple science behind how acidic ingredients transform your cooking every day, understand and use acidic ingredients with confidence, and see the science behind cooking in action.
Cooking at the molecular level: what actually happens when you boil, bake, or roast
What actually happens to food when you cook it? This guide explains the science behind baking, boiling, and roasting (from starch gelatinisation to protein denaturation) so you can troubleshoot recipes and style food with confidence.
Why some recipes fail: a chemist’s guide to fixing common kitchen mistakes
Find out why recipes fail and how to fix them with simple food science tips. Learn the real reasons behind common cooking mistakes like sunken cakes and broken sauces, and how to troubleshoot with confidence.
How to make soft brioche burger buns
If you love a burger wrapped in a soft pillowy brioche-style bun, here you can finally learn how to make this kind of bread at home and, at the same time, you’ll get some proper insights on the reasons why each ingredient plays a key role in this simple recipe!
Ricotta pancakes
Easy ricotta pancakes. Recipe for fluffy and delicious pancakes with lemon zest, ginger, and wholegrain flour. A simple preparation made with wholegrain flour. Brief explanation about the chemistry (and food chemistry) behind fluffy pancakes.
How to make the best homemade hummus
Learn how to make hummus and my best tips to get it perfectly smooth and creamy
Mince Pies
(read in Italian) It’s that time of the year, the festive season is in full swing and I’ve made some mince pies! I have finally decided to make my own version of these cute little tarts and share it with you. I love to create and publish real recipes from my kitchen, so they needContinue reading “Mince Pies”
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