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October 27, 2026

Grant Achatz's Hot Potato, Cold Potato: the Alinea recipe and techniques
Grant Achatz's Hot Potato, Cold Potato: cold potato and truffle soup, a hot potato sphere poached in clarified butter and a striking temperature contrast. In our version, a pinch of Ultratex that is not in the original recipe.
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May 8, 2025

Molecular cappuccino with xanthan gum
Make a creamy cappuccino at home with xanthan gum and an electric milk frother. Perfect café-style foam is now possible in your own kitchen!

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June 21, 2023

Gorgonzola risotto with pears and onions
Make gorgonzola risotto with pears and onions, using Special Ingredients xanthan gum and glucose powder.
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June 10, 2023

Syrup for suspending pearls
Make the three-ingredient syrup used in several molecular cocktail recipes to keep pearls suspended.
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