Last updated Apr 18, 2026
French physical chemist (born 1955)
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Hervé This, sometimes named Hervé This-Benckhard or Hervé This vo Kientza, is a French physical chemist who works for the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique at AgroParisTech, in Paris, France. His main area of scientific research is molecular and physical gastronomy, that is the science that studies culinary transformations.
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Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like the complexity of a well-aged Bordeaux
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the aromatic profile of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of Chanel No. 5's floral aldehydes
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Complete molecular gastronomy kit with tools and ingredients
Digital pH meter for fermentation monitoring, acid levels
Conical fine-mesh — silken consommés, fruit coulis, custards
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Mildly fruity Basque chili — French finishing pepper
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