What You Need to Know
Emulsification with plant-based ingredients involves combining two or more liquids that don't normally mix, such as oil and water, using plant-based stabilizers like lecithin or gums. The stability of plant-based emulsions can be improved by adjusting the pH level, adding electrolytes, or using high-shear mixing techniques.
Steps
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Lebanese Tarator Sauce (Levant): Creates stable tahini-lemon emulsion
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Japanese Gomadofu (Japan): Forms sesame-tofu emulsion
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West African Egusi Soup (Nigeria): Emulsifies melon seed paste with palm oil
The Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsification