solidform, is obtained by expanding liquid co at atmospheric pressure. during that process, half the liquid co turns into gas while the other half turns into co snow. this co snow is compressed in hydraulic presses, creating ice blocks, slices or pellets. dry ice is a simple but ingenious product with...
cornstarch, and it's not a good thickener for dairy-based sauces, since it turns them slimy. arrowroot also imparts a shiny gloss to foods, and while it can make a dessert sauce glow spectacularly, it can make a meat sauce look eerie and fake. to thicken with arrowroot, mix it with an equal amount of...