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WTF Slowing Syneresis: Weep No More
Syneresis, more commonly known as weeping, is the contraction of a gel that results in the separation of liquid. We’ve all seen it in yogurt, ketchups, and countless other places. This may lead us to think that something has spoiled, when in reality syneresis is a harmless but unavoidable process. We can fight the inevitable separation by slowing down syneresis with the careful inclusion of hydrocolloids. Scott and Janie explore the process of syneresis and the gums best suited to counteract it, and share 6 varieties of fun, funky ketchups… on this week’s WTF.
Product Links:
Perfected Xanthan Gum
Locust Bean Gum
Gelatin
Agar
MSG
Ultra-Tex 3
Ultra-Tex 4
Recipe Link:
Fun and Funky Ketchup
References and Other Links you Might Like!
WTF – MSG
WTF – Agar
WTF – Gelatin Primer
WTF – Xanthan Gum
WTF – Locust Bean Gum
WTF – Ultars Primer
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Comments (12)
March 2, 2021 1:48 pm
Mango chipotle ketchup! (I’ve made it)
A quick note, LBG and agar are also synergistic–LBG is synergistic with so many of the other hydrocolloids (so is tara).
Other note: I’m a huge fan! Keep up the good work.
March 2, 2021 3:17 pm
I’d like to see a butternut squash ketchup
March 3, 2021 9:49 am
Yum!
March 2, 2021 4:14 pm
A hickory smoked pulled pork ketchup might be good!
March 2, 2021 4:23 pm
try raspberry catsup?
March 3, 2021 9:49 am
That would be great!
March 2, 2021 8:26 pm
Smoked pineapple and lime ketchup (with some garlic and a little chili, maybe a little mezcal too).
Thanks for the great video!
March 3, 2021 9:49 am
Sounds yummy!
March 3, 2021 1:10 pm
A roasted strawberry balsamic ketchup would be interesting to try!
March 5, 2021 11:08 am
What do u use N-Zorbit M in?
March 5, 2021 1:37 pm
To turn oils into powders
March 5, 2021 2:12 pm
Adobo Chilis – the ones that come in the can with sauce. Doesn’t that sound good?