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Sodium alginate bath for reverse spherification

Sodium alginate bath for reverse spherification

A sodium alginate bath is a basic preparation for reverse spherification, also used for Bloody Mary and White Russian spheres.

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Ingredients used in this recipe

Sodium alginate bath for reverse spherification

Eddie Shepherd

Servings

4

Prep time

2 hours

Cuisine

Molecular Gastronomy

Category

Molecular Gastronomy

A sodium alginate bath is a basic preparation for reverse spherification, also used for Bloody Mary and White Russian spheres.

Sodium alginate bath for reverse spherification

Ingredients

  • 5g Special Ingredients Sodium Alginate
  • 1 Litre Water - (use low calcium water such as Volvic - less than 15mg calcium per litre)

Directions

  1. Start blending the water and gradually sprinkle in the sodium alginate. Blend until fully dispersed.

  2. Refrigerate for 2 hours: once the bubbles disperse, the solution will look clearer.