How to Make Popping Boba: The Science of Spherification
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Forget drinking your juice. Instead, try snacking on it! Use the steps and recipes in this food science project to transform drinks into semi-solid balls that pop in your mouth. The technique is called spherification and it is part of a larger food science trend called molecular gastronomy— but we just call it yummy science!
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We go DIY with molecular gastronomy and family science as we make our own popping boba using the Science Buddies Spherification Kit.
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