Parameters
Temperature
80°C optimal
70°C to 90°C range
Temperature range for gelation of hydrocolloids
Time
1 hour
30 minutes – 2 hours
Equipment
BlenderThermometerGlass molds
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
FruitySweetFloral
Compounds: Limonene, Vanillin, Ethyl acetate
Taste
SweetnessUmami
Texture
SmoothGel-likeTender
Wine Analogy
Like the clarity of a fine crystal wine glass
Coffee Analogy
Transparency resembling cold brew coffee ice cubes
Perfume Analogy
As visually pure as a citrus top note in fragrance
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Egyptians
Era
circa 2500 BCE
Region
Northeastern Africa
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Nile River