Chemistry in the Kitchen Spring 2023
Scientific Food Blogs by Dickinson Students
In this recipe, it is possible to replace the egg with something else. In this case, we will substitute the egg in both beaten and wash forms with soy lecithin powder. To do so, replace the two eggs with a total of two tablespoons of soy lecithin powder (McDonnell 2023) mixed with some water so …
Use of links on this page related to ingredients will lead you off site. Please use the back arrow to return here. Only underlined words have links. Pork: Pork provides a large supply of water and an equal balance of protein and lipids or fats. The water helps distribute cooking in the pork while the …
This recipe is more complicated than it appears. Click here to learn about the chemistry. A potential way to change the recipe is by replacing the egg. Click here to learn more.
The above is a recipe for Lumpia, a Filipino food. Enjoy!
Hello! I’m a student at Dickinson College, though I’m originally from California. While my primary interest is History, I do like to cook sometimes and typically make Asian or Asian-inspired foods. My knowledge of chemistry is limited, but I want to share what I’ve learned and how it applies to cooking and food.