molecular gastronomy
/məˈlɛkjʊlər ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/
Meaning
This term refers to a scientific discipline that studies the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients that occur while cooking. In dining contexts, it is associated with modern culinary techniques where chefs use tools like liquid nitrogen, gelling agents, and vacuum sealers to create unexpected textures, shapes, and flavor sensations.
Examples
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The restaurant is famous for its avant-garde approach to molecular gastronomy, featuring edible spheres and warm gels.
The restaurant is famous for its avant-garde approach to molecular gastronomy, featuring edible spheres and warm gels.
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Understanding the principles of molecular gastronomy can help chefs deconstruct classic dishes in surprising ways.
Understanding the principles of molecular gastronomy can help chefs deconstruct classic dishes in surprising ways.
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Critics argue that molecular gastronomy sometimes prioritizes visual novelty over actual flavor.
Critics argue that molecular gastronomy sometimes prioritizes visual novelty over actual flavor.
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He decided to study molecular gastronomy to learn how to manipulate food textures scientifically.
He decided to study molecular gastronomy to learn how to manipulate food textures scientifically.
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Our culinary tour included a multi-course dinner dedicated entirely to molecular gastronomy.
Our culinary tour included a multi-course dinner dedicated entirely to molecular gastronomy.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I cooked a molecular gastronomy for dinner last night.
✓ I experimented with molecular gastronomy techniques for dinner last night.
Molecular gastronomy is an abstract scientific discipline or field of study, not a concrete noun or a specific dish. You practice or use its techniques.
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✗ She is a molecular gastronomy.
✓ She is a molecular gastronomist.
The field itself cannot refer to a person. Use 'molecular gastronomist' to describe a practitioner of this culinary science.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The chef used liquid nitrogen and alginate pearls, demonstrating his mastery of ___.
💡 The scientific discipline of food transformation.
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molecular gastronomy
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Some traditionalists dislike ___ because they feel it overcomplicates simple ingredients.
💡 An avant-garde scientific approach to cooking.
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molecular gastronomy