Category: Molecular Gastronomy
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Common Name: Calcium Lactate Alternate names are E327 and Calcium 2-hydroxypropanoate. Scientific Name: C₆H₁₀CaO₆ Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Long before modern chemistry, Calcium Lactate has been a part of diets around the world for thousands of years.…
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Common Name: Mastic Gum The name “mastic” comes from the Greek “mastikhan”, meaning “to knash the teeth”, a reference to its early use as chewing gum. Alternative names are Chios Mastiha, Mastix, and Arabic Gum (not to be confused with Gum Arabic). Scientific Name: Pistacia lentiscus var. chia Editorial Note: This entry is part of…
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Common Name: Gum Arabic Alternate names are Acacia Gum and E414. Scientific Name: Acacia senegal Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Gum Arabic is a natural resin harvested from the sap of the Acacia tree. The acacia trees that…