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Molecular Gastronomy

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Molecular gastronomy is a sub-discipline of food science that explores the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients during cooking. It combines culinary arts with scientific principles to innovate cooking techniques and enhance flavors, textures, and presentations in gastronomy.
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Molecular gastronomy is a sub-discipline of food science that explores the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients during cooking. It combines culinary arts with scientific principles to innovate cooking techniques and enhance flavors, textures, and presentations in gastronomy.

Key research themes

1. How do molecular techniques and computational methods enhance understanding and innovation in molecular gastronomy?

This research area focuses on applying molecular biology, chemistry, and computational simulations to explain and innovate gastronomic processes at the molecular level. It combines foodomics, molecular dynamics simulations, and digital technologies to elucidate cooking mechanisms, improve food quality, personalize nutrition, and develop novel culinary techniques. The significance lies in bridging scientific insights and culinary creativity, advancing both food science and gastronomic practice.

Key finding: FoodOmicsGR_RI employs advanced omics techniques (metabolomics, proteomics, genomics) in a multidisciplinary national infrastructure to comprehensively profile food products, enabling detailed molecular characterization... Read more
Key finding: Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations model atomic-level interactions and dynamics of food biomolecules during processing, such as protein folding, carbohydrate interactions, and enzymatic mechanisms. Advances in MD techniques... Read more
Key finding: The paper presents the application of atomistic MD simulations, using software like GROMACS, for modeling dynamic conformational changes of biomolecules in food during novel and conventional processing. It articulates how MD... Read more
Key finding: This work articulates a vision of digital gastronomy where computational technologies enable precision cooking, personalized nutrition, and novel food fabrication (e.g., 3D food printing). It integrates dry powdered... Read more

2. What are the emerging culinary movements and innovations driven by molecular gastronomy principles, and how do they influence food culture and sustainability?

This theme examines contemporary culinary trends inspired by molecular gastronomy that incorporate scientific principles to innovate preparation, presentation, and conceptualization of food. It explores how these movements integrate sustainability, ethical considerations, cultural identity, and new technologies (e.g., robotics, AI) to reimagine gastronomy. It also addresses how molecular gastronomy has influenced new cooking methods, food pairing theories, and the evolution of culinary arts within a socio-cultural and environmental context.

Key finding: This review highlights molecular gastronomy as a scientific discipline bridging culinary arts and food science, differentiating itself by employing laboratory tools and uncommon ingredients to innovate cooking methods,... Read more
Key finding: The paper chronicles the evolution from traditional French cuisine through Nouvelle Cuisine, Slow Food Movement, to contemporary innovative culinary trends incorporating molecular gastronomy principles. It emphasizes... Read more
Key finding: Through qualitative data from chefs and customers, this study evidences that molecular cuisine applications significantly contribute to restaurant innovation and customer satisfaction in Istanbul's gastronomy sector. It... Read more
Key finding: This philosophical overview contextualizes gastronomy as more than sustenance: food is cultural language, art, and an ethical medium. It interprets molecular gastronomy's role in shaping modern culinary identity,... Read more

3. How do omics technologies and nutrigenomics contribute to personalized nutrition and functional food development within molecular gastronomy?

This theme addresses the utilization of omics platforms (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and nutrigenomics to understand individual genetic and metabolic responses to food components. It highlights how molecular gastronomy leverages these insights to design functional foods and personalized diets optimizing health outcomes, managing chronic diseases, and enhancing sensory qualities. The integration of foodomic data with culinary practices facilitates evidence-based nutrition tailored to consumer-specific needs.

Key finding: Omics approaches have revolutionized food microbiology by elucidating microbial community dynamics, metabolic pathways, and mechanisms underlying biopreservation. Using genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics helps select... Read more
Key finding: Beyond compositional profiling, FoodOmicsGR_RI supports nutrition studies aimed at linking food molecular patterns with consumer metabolic responses, contributing to personalized dietary interventions. This application of... Read more
Key finding: This study systematically evaluates ultraprocessed foods’ molecular composition, highlighting detrimental metabolic effects mediated via mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance. It proposes reformulation strategies... Read more

All papers in Molecular Gastronomy

This article explores the concept of purpose-driven pizza making, a culinary approach that integrates nutritional science, ethical intention, and emotional care. Drawing from the practices of Tati’s Pizzas & Bakery, the study examines how... more
"Sous vide" means "under vacuum" in French and is an important cooking technique widely used in gastronomy today. In this method, the ingredients of the dish to be cooked are first placed in a plastic bag and vacuumed and then placed in a... more
The Philosophy of Gastronomy – Volume 04: Food, Time, and Place explores the deep connections between food, history, culture, and philosophy. This volume examines the journey of food through human civilization, from spice and sugar routes... more
Biohacking Gastronomy: Unlocking the Science of Taste, Health & Culinary Innovation explores the intersection of culinary art, science, and personal health optimization. This groundbreaking work by Mahdi Dehdashti (Ivan Prof) presents a... more
Aims: The current work evaluates some organoleptic characteristics of various formulations from diluted coffee and cocoa extracts. Study Design: Raw extract produced from Cocoa and Coffee beans, Diluted Extract Formulations processed, and... more
Claims or specifications about cooking (in some literature referred to as 'culinary precisions') as found in recipes or as generally shared knowledge, permeate the world of food and cooking. The collection and study of these culinary... more
Creative Cocktail Menu Creation with a Strong Focus on Innovative Mixology Giorgio Gervasoni, 2025 This paper explores the evolving art of cocktail menu creation through the lens of innovative mixology, offering both historical context... more
This paper provides a comprehensive 10-page summary of The Philosophy of Gastronomy, authored by Mahdi Dihdashti (Ivan Prof). It explores the book’s core ideas, covering the cultural, artistic, ethical, and technological aspects of... more
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Incorporating the principles of Shadarasa, or the six tastes-sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent-into one's diet is pivotal for optimizing overall health and effectively managing the disease. This Shadarasa balance should... more
The name of deliciousness and the gastrophysics behind it. Flavour 2013, 2:9 29 Rowat AC. The molecules we eat: Food as a medium to communicate science. Flavour 2013, 2:10 33 van der Linden E. Integration of gastronomy and physics for... more
Bu günlerde kimi ülkelerin, kimi bölgelerin ya da kentlerin geçim kaynağı, sadece turizme dayanmaktadır. Ülke ekonomileri için önemli bir gelir kaynağı olan turizm sektörü her geçen gün daha da önemli bir hale gelmektedir. Hizmet sektörü... more
Türkiye'deki aşçılar İnovasyon davranışı Füzyon mutfak Yenilik süreci Yaratıcılık Öz Turizm sektörü yiyecek-içecek hizmetlerinde değişen müşteri ihtiyaçları ve tercihlerinden dolayı inovatif mutfak akımları ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu çalışma... more
The primary goal of this research was to develop novel ice cream products using the principles of molecular gastronomy. An ice cream model system (emulsion) was developed, in which the effects of ingredient levels on stability and... more
The aim of this study was to investigate food pairings as an important sensory phenomenon in order to determine how different components in the selected food pairings affect and interact with other components. Three novel food pairings... more
The first main objective of this study is to make a general assessment of the status of affiliate marketing in the tourism industry based on the relevant literature. The second aim of the research is to determine whether travel bloggers... more
Availability of meat from Iberian pork, which is allowed to graze free range Dehesas (acorn forests) giving pigs fat its unique sweet flavour, is limited as its production is seasonable. Freezing may be an option to prolong... more
Food memory is a vital aspect of cultural identity, sustainability and intergenerational knowledge. However, globalization, urbanization and climate change threaten indigenous and traditional cuisines, leading to their gradual... more
Contemporary Studies and Theories in Gastronomy and Food Science presents a collection of scholarly investigations centred around gastronomy and hospitality within the tourism sector. This volume aims to contribute both theoretically and... more
Postmodernizm, kültürel formların, anlamların ve yapılarının sorgulanarak yeniden yorumlanmasını vurgulayan bir akımdır. Gastronomide ise bu akım, geleneksel tariflerin ve sunum biçimlerinin yenilikçi yollarla yeniden inşa edilmesini... more
This collection presents scholarly investigations centred around gastronomy and hospitality within the tourism sector. This volume aims to contribute both theoretically and practically to the academic community and industry professionals... more
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The interdisciplinary science procures the technological, conjectural and creative thinking. Hence confinement of emerging sciences paid more attention of scientist towards the benefits of society. This present paper discussed the... more
Öz Bu çalışmada, soru sorma ile ilgili alanyazında bulunan çalışmaların bibliyometrik özellikler bakımından incelenmesi ve incelenen yayınların özelliklerinin birtakım ölçütlere göre ortaya koyulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda... more
Seven questions sent by a chef about molecular cooking preparations are considered. The scientific and technical analysis of these questions associated with a terminology discussion leads to many technical solutions. This discussion... more
The negative environmental impact of restaurants has received a lot of attention from academics in the last decade. After the entry of the Michelin Guide in Turkey, which is a developing country, sustainability as a concept in the... more
Ayurveda-Basic Concepts Ayurveda is an ancient medicine system of the Indian subcontinent. It is said to have originated in India about 5000 years back. The word Ayurveda is a conjugation of two Sanskrit words 'ayus', meaning 'life' and... more
Günümüzde Gastronomi sektörü birçok psikolojik ve fiziksel sorunları beraberinde getirmektedir. Aşçılık sektörü her dönem revaçta olsa dahi bu yıpratıcı nedenler kişilerde farklı mesleklere yönelmeye itebilmektedir. Özel sektörün yanı... more
In a rapidly globalizing world, cultural identity stands at a crossroads, pulled between the enduring strength of tradition and the relentless push of modernity. This column delves into the complexities of maintaining cultural roots while... more
Ayurveda, an ancient science that originated in India over 5,000 years ago, offers a comprehensive system of natural health treatment based on balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit. The three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha)... more
The paper "Taste Perception for Practice and Pedagogy of Design" introduces an innovative framework, termed 'Arupa the Implicate Order,' for understanding taste perception in the context of design education and practice. Multifaceted... more
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Technological development has a great significance in the hospitality industry, specifically in the food and beverage department, and particularly in the differentiation of supply and price leadership. Technological development through... more
Modern culinary direction-molecular gastronomy is very complex, and the relative youth of that direction affects the ignorance of the matter by a large number of professionals and the general public. It is precisely this lack of matter... more
Bu çalışmanın amacı, izleyicilerin yemek programı ve ünlü şeflerle ilgili inanç ve tutumları üzerine bir değerlendirme yapmaktır. Bu araştırmanın evrenini televizyonda yayınlanan yemek programlarını ve ünlü şefleri izleyen 18 yaşından... more
About This Book Discover the Fascinating World of Culinary Science: The Science Behind Cooking. Dive into the captivating realm where culinary art meets scientific inquiry with "The Science Behind Cooking." This insightful book unravels... more
Dive into the captivating realm where culinary art meets scientific inquiry with "The Science Behind Cooking." This insightful book unravels the mysteries of flavor development, cooking techniques, and the chemical reactions that... more
Gastronomi son dönemde moda akımı yaşayan bir terminoloji. Bilimsel olduğu iddia
Opinion paper Cooking-Science-Communication (CSC): the ideal trident (1) to enjoy the dining experience
The goal of this study was to evaluate sous vide fish and assess the influence of time and temperature on the pasteurization process through quality parameters. The raw material (tambaqui fillets) and the sous vide underwent physical,... more
Many people seem to prefer to drink cold milk. Research describing the flavor and aftertaste of milk and their correlation with chemical composition has not been reported previously. The study objectives were to describe milk flavor and... more
Yüzyıllar boyunca geleneksel yöntemlerle pişirme sürüp gitmiştir. Son çeyrek asırda geleneksel yöntemlerin yerine yeni bir pişirme kültürü gelişmeye başlamıştır. Bunlar sous-vide, haute cuisine, moleküler mutfak gibi moleküler gastronomik... more
Öz Moleküler gastronomi; gıdayı oluşturan ana malzemeler, gıda bileşenleri, katkı maddeleri, gıdanın hazırlanma yöntemleri ve gıdanın tüketiciler tarafından beğenilmesi konularını içeren bilimsel bir alandır. Çalışmamıza konu olan... more
The main purpose of this study is to analyze the "New Cuisine" (Nouvelle Cuisine) movement, which is an important milestone in the understanding of gastronomy and modern cuisine, from the perspective of the famous French Sociologist... more
Cikkünkben először a szezonális és helyi alapanyagokhoz köthető vendéglátóhelyi gyakorlatokat azonosítjuk szakirodalmak alapján, majd összegezzük a fenntartható éttermi trendeket a fogyasztók szemszögéből. Ezután ismertetjük az... more
in addition to carrying out his own original research in fundamental Polymer Physics and in the conservation of penguins, he is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a range of administrative tasks. In Cape Town he is... more
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