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Understanding Emulsions and How They Work

October 11, 2008

In the context of the culinary arena, an emulsion is simply the combining of oil and water, two elements that naturally don’t mix. But to make a good, stable, emulsion, one must first understand its underlying properties.
Classically speaking, most sauces are commonly thickened with some sort of starch, whether it be cornstarch, flower or arrowroot. [...]

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