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Molecular gastronomy uses several avant-garde methods to manipulate food:
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: Testing traditional rules to see if they hold up to scientific rigor (e.g., why soufflés rise).
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: Turning liquids into caviar-like pearls using sodium alginate and calcium chloride.
: Using stabilizers like soy lecithin to create flavorful "airs" or thick foams. : Using stabilizers like soy lecithin to create
: Understanding the molecular interactions behind flavor and texture.