Calcium Chloride Bath

In order to achieve spherification a sodium alginate solution is bathed in a calcium chloride bath, which sets the solution into spheres, caviar, ravioli etc. product.

Method

Combine the water and calcium chloride and mix to dissolve. Strain and rrefrigerate.

Note: Working with a cold sodium alginate solution and calcium chloride bath achieves better setting rates and a more uniform product.

 

 

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