How to Make Popping Boba: The Science of Spherification

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Boost your culinary creativity with the help of a molecular gastronomy technique called direct spherification! This video shows how you can make popping boba balls from juice and other liquids. We also provide tips and tricks to ensure you get the best results and reveal the science behind this fascinating process! As a special bonus, you’ll learn how to turn playing with spherification into a science project for school. Written instructions:
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00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - The Spherification Process
03:09 - The Science Behind Spherification
04:31 - Tips and Tricks
07:00 - Turning Spherification into a Science Project
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@melanie_meanders 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea that you’re giving tips how to turn it into a project. Most teachers are happy to let you choose your own project, especially when you’ve got your plan down like this!

@ludwig112 2 жыл бұрын

This is legit the only trustful and good Explanation of how to do popping boba, thank you so much lmao.

@hayleesadler8165 2 жыл бұрын

This kid is definitely going to do well in highschool science classes😳

@urlocalautistic 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@CallMeStingRae 2 жыл бұрын

This kid was probably told everything and is reading of a script lol

@elizabethmakua-travis4009 2 жыл бұрын

@@CallMeStingRae Script or not she is articulate, confident and creative. All traits of a very successful student. It’s cute you tried to take away from her abilities, but we all know you’re projecting from your own insecurities in yourself. Maybe do better and see the glass half full and not a crap cracked plastic cup like your greasy head.

@lkx3353 2 жыл бұрын

My friend this is called a child reading a script

@BQ98632 Жыл бұрын

@@lkx3353 that the child may have written

@emilyennis8029 Жыл бұрын

This girl is going places, wouldn’t doubt if she already is. Well done !!!

@ilikegum5102 11 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure he's a boy!

@pearlivory3483 Жыл бұрын

I sucked at science when I was a kid. This was actually interesting! Thanks!

@thespectre4587 Жыл бұрын

I love how there's science explanations to it all, instant subscribe

@shaukatasghar1704 2 жыл бұрын

This kid is a genius in the making . 👌🏻

@zmoore1103 2 жыл бұрын

This is well executed and very informative. Thank you for explaining.

@viridianagonzalez5324 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation. Thank you so much!

@ICEBERG_TheDeveloper 13 күн бұрын

oh. my. GOSH! this was the best video i could find! and for a kid, you are so smart! thank you!

@sophia.8379 2 жыл бұрын

thank you this was so helpful for my science project

@sharonkende4774 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. I don't have to look up any equations. Nice explanation of the chemistry. This is fun to watch.

@arthuralva2500 4 ай бұрын

This is a perfect explanation about it all, loved it

@Jupe367 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. I learn something today. Thanks!

@cootcootkahoot292 2 жыл бұрын

really good video!!! love the diagrams!!!!

@JOHNSONWIELKI 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I love it so much! I'm definitely going to try this asap haha

@Gschneebs11 Жыл бұрын

Best video explanation I’ve seen!

@ediblesafterwork3902 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Thank you for this

@nishantkumarsharma1085 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained the process and science

@GaiasRebirth 2 жыл бұрын

very well made and easy to understand video, keep it up!^^

@peterleter Ай бұрын

You've done a great job! ❤

@reylopez4611 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap.. This kid is good explaining. Thank you little girl

@machinegunangel 2 ай бұрын

Mind Blown! ♥️

@virtuouswoman4life555 10 ай бұрын

I learned a lot from this video. Thanks.

@simonelambert3222 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@shabbirahmed4427 Ай бұрын

This video is the one of the best I have seen 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@kkobwatchin 7 ай бұрын

Popping Boba! *giggle* This young lady is doing a great job orating the techniques. Her age aside, the script is thorough and it includes steps and curiosities that are often overlooked by professionals presenting the same techniques. I'm hooked.

@ririkokoro 2 жыл бұрын

This help me a lot, thanks

@whimobsessed Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your detailed and informative video! I just got the things to make this for a fun summer science experiment with my kid and her friends! She's a huge fan of chemistry! ❤️ We watched together and decided it was a must!

@sayro5298 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video, lovely voice!!!

@promonax4176 3 ай бұрын

who watching this as they are drinking boba

@austinbeck3424 2 ай бұрын

I about to order

@POC3442 2 ай бұрын

Wish I was...

@MorganNaeNae 2 жыл бұрын

This kid is great! Can we please get her a pop filter for her microphone? Her setup has to catch up to her ability!

@eliml.hnamte3033 Жыл бұрын

Such a cute voice and we can know its a voice of high intellectual.I love strawberry,blueberry and mango bubble tea with ice on it.

@whitneyjordancohen 2 жыл бұрын

We did this is my science class and wow 🤩

@adamnowakowski5581 2 ай бұрын

Hate bubble tea. Cant swallow it but when I heard of popping bobba... On a whole another level. It's like a party in my mouth haha. Had to know how it's made and best video to know! Thanks!

@brentreithel2187 Жыл бұрын

this kids going places

@IAmTheMainCharacter Жыл бұрын

Good job, keep gping

@chloewuzhere176 Жыл бұрын

i am going to use this for my school science fair project, and I think it will be interesting and yummy❤

@elizabethmakua-travis4009 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect presentation. Some content creators could learn a thing or two from you. 😇😇😇

@dlgaming150 Жыл бұрын

fr juus llike me-

@laurabarron7001 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to preserve, or store, the spheres so that they can be sampled at a Science Fair? Or must they be made and tested within a few minutes, so that they do not keep hardening like the outer shell?

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

Hi - sorry for the delayed reply - you can store the popping boba in the same solution they are made of - e.g. if you use strawberry lemonade, store them in a sealed container with strawberry lemonade. If you store them in water the flavor will diffuse out.

@maygungreer1395 Жыл бұрын

Hey kiddo thank you for sharing with us !!!! 💖💖💖 You done such a good job !!!! 💖💖💖 I have a question where can we get the salutations that your mix so we can order some and make this at home 😊💖💖💖

@imdelalim3217 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am a science geek but did not understand it before this video

@bruh_lol3893 2 жыл бұрын

this is good for my grade 7 science fair project. Thanks

@justinhenson3768 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Could use one of those pop screens for the audio to help!

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment and the suggestion, Justin!

@dhiamehta2901 2 жыл бұрын

@@Science.Buddies 8koo

@renz1744 5 ай бұрын

Hello. I just wanted to ask does it harden (like tapioca pearls) when its old? We did this on our culinary class but the more you not consume it right away, it turns into a solid and not a popping boba anymore

@Quartz.aep. Жыл бұрын

Hello can I use tri sodium citrate, I couldn't find ones without 'tri'

@ryanadams0922 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could use an Adjustable Pipettor gun to get the precise amount of squeeze per ball

@GabrielaJohnSwamy 11 ай бұрын

How long can I store the food+sodium alginate mixture?

@judsjo Жыл бұрын

Great job kiddo

@braydenlewis3777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@-GMedhaR 11 ай бұрын

Hey, i tried this last night and my boba did not go down and settle. It just gir disolved in the calcium lactate solution, what im i supposed to do? . Or what mistake have i done

@shaharinmimhossain6332 2 жыл бұрын

Can you help me how to juice popping boba

@tamiresronchini3355 Жыл бұрын

The flavor you made of coke was small, how do you make the big one? The red one was bigger. I wanted to do that 😢

@kittensmom207 Жыл бұрын

Would it still work, if the liquid, that should sphericade be frozen? That ways you can easier make big and equal bobas, or even special shapes, if you’ve got the fitting ice trays

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Yes - you can freeze the liquid before solidifying it. This method is called cryoshperification. It is more commonly applied with the reverse spherification technique but also works for direct spherification. When freezing the liquid, you can use molds to better control the shape and size of the spheres. Then drop the frozen liquid in the gelling bath once they are frozen. The shapes will solidify while starting to thaw.

@val71999 Жыл бұрын

who is this kid and how is she so good at voiceovers??

@ankurupadhyay280 2 жыл бұрын

👏

@maurocesar6906 11 ай бұрын

Did you know how long does it last?

@LeeKayAl 2 жыл бұрын

Im an adult but this was soo interesting 🥰

@theabsolutelycursedsprout9308 2 жыл бұрын

why did you have to clarify you're an adult?

@GoldKingkong 4 ай бұрын

Coz he doesn't want to make those boba balls when he already has 2 by birth.

@georgebarhoum3101 10 ай бұрын

I am using this method and technique with a machine but i always get a tail with the sphere and the boba is too thick or too thin or no taste.

@kirstencroser1584 2 жыл бұрын

wow

@ccassyang1668 10 ай бұрын

can i use water to make the ball?

@rosesinthemorning6677 2 жыл бұрын

But what do you use to make bugger sizes? I'm lost on that part😭

@sharonkende4774 Жыл бұрын

Use a dropper with a wider hole. You could even try a turkey baster.

@pamelajord4181 Жыл бұрын

Turkey’s basers are hard because they make it easier to make noodles

@MrShaurya28 8 ай бұрын

How do I make a bigger sphere???

@ajayamdawadi 8 ай бұрын

When we make this burst from inside but after 2 days it become solid from inside also

@nathanshipe4777 Жыл бұрын

Whats the best way to make larger, boba, sized balls? Trying to avoid caviar sized little boba balls.

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

To make larger boba balls, try to find a syringe or dropper with a wider opening that makes larger drops. If you want to make even larger boba balls, you can use the ladle and teaspoon method. Fill a small ladle with calcium chloride solution and the teaspoon with your alginate mixture. Carefully pour the alginate mixture into the ladle to make a larger sphere. Shaking the ladle a little can help to form the sphere. Once the sphere has formed, place the boba ball in the setting bath and let it solidify for a little longer, about 5 minutes. Take the boba balls out of the solution and rinse them with water.

@-jxssie-3894 2 жыл бұрын

how to I make big popping boba

@rupakmehandiratta1633 Жыл бұрын

So cool... So this can be consumed??

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Yes, these are edible!

@metamatt7257 Жыл бұрын

ISs it safe for health? ive bought all ingridients and did it, but worried for health reasons, ive rinsed them after dipping them in the cacl2 solution but still worried about potetnial residue. Is this a problem/health hazatrd? Thanks

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Your popping boba are safe to eat!

@metamatt7257 Жыл бұрын

@@Science.Buddies ok thanks! And how do you make the liquid more liquidy? For me when i pop the boba its quite thick, and i can recall the popping boba to be quite liquid

@shem3807 2 жыл бұрын

What are all of the ingredients you need?

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

A written list of ingredients can be found here: www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/FoodSci_p074/cooking-food-science/juice-balls-science-of-spherification?from=KZfaq#materials

@shem3807 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tashfia_t8983 Жыл бұрын

I tried to make this and it works nice But I ended up adding a little too much of sodium alginate. What should I do Throw it or is there something I can do to make use of it

@ScienceBuddiesEspanol Жыл бұрын

The sodium alginate concentration in the direct spherification reaction doesn’t have to be exact. Usually, for direct spherification a sodium alginate concentration of 0.5% to 1% is used. The sodium alginate concentration in Science Buddies’ experimental procedure is about 0.8% (2 grams in 1 Cup/237mL). As sodium alginate is a gelling agent, the more alginate you add to your food or liquid, the thicker the liquid gets in the gel sphere. If you added too much alginate to your liquid, you could add more of your liquid/food to adjust the alginate concentration. The spherification reaction should still work, though.

@Liliaczanka 11 ай бұрын

Give me exact mesurments. I need them for my bubble tea

@lizz1903 2 жыл бұрын

I love the little girl talk

@yakupfurkankocaoglu8722 Жыл бұрын

hello, I liked the video very much, my question is, even though I take it out of chlorinated water in 1 minute, the hardening continues, how can I prevent this?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Hi! We're glad you enjoyed the video and have already started experimenting. Getting the technique just right to fit your creative vision can be tricky, but is part of the fun. It definitely requires some experimenting and trial and error. The chemical reaction always continues for a little bit after you remove the sphere from the calcium chloride bath. If you want a less-hardened sphere you can try doing one or more of these things: 1) have the sphere spend less time (not a full minute) in the calcium chloride solution - this will allow less time for the reaction to occur and thus less hardening overall 2) make sure to rinse the spheres off in fresh water immediately after removing from the calcium chloride solution - this will get rid of the reaction occurring on the surface of the sphere 3) try making larger spheres by starting with bigger drops of your food liquid - larger spheres have more volume so less of their contents will be hardened.

@yakupfurkankocaoglu8722 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your answer, what kind of water should I leave it in so that I can leave it in the same consistency for a long time in the storage container?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

@@yakupfurkankocaoglu8722 You want to store the boba spheres in the solution you used to make the spheres. For example, if you used grape juice to make the spheres, store them in grape juice. This way, the spheres will keep their flavor. If you store them in water, the flavor will dilute, and the spheres lose flavor.

@yakupfurkankocaoglu8722 Жыл бұрын

but the bubble tea spheres I make become hard as time passes and turn into a jelly consistency, how can I prevent this?

@fusionvic 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like something we would have done in 7th grade science class.

@mollyobrien4360 15 күн бұрын

Does the length of time you leave it in the liquid matter... Does it create a thicker 'skin' the longer it's there?

@Science.Buddies 14 күн бұрын

The time in the solution is a variable that affects the thickness of the outer skin of the boba because it allows for more time for the chemical reaction to occur between the alginate and calcium. See the video at 6:35 to see the difference the time in the calcium chloride solution makes on the thickness of the outer skin of the boba!

@farahnineteenable Жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you use any flavoured liquid?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Not all liquids are ideal for direct spherification. You should avoid liquids with a high calcium content as the calcium will interfere with the spherification process. This will lead to a premature solidification of your liquid. The best way to find out if a liquid works for direct spherification is to test it.

@spacelover141 9 ай бұрын

How many grams is a cup

@ChefGL1TCH 2 жыл бұрын

Can you warm these up without and still keep their shape trying to make a new recipe that is extremely easy and fast to serve

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

We've never tried to warm them up. If you experiment with it, let us know how it goes!

@yourfavGIRL79 11 ай бұрын

where do you get that stuff

@spacelover141 9 ай бұрын

You need to order it. At least thats what I did idk where youre living

@yourfavGIRL79 9 ай бұрын

@@spacelover141 germany🥲

@marlonaresgado1652 Жыл бұрын

Where can i buy the chemical used in this process?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

See the video description for a link to the written instructions with a complete materials list and links.

@denisemoseley9662 Жыл бұрын

What's the shelf life once the ball is made??

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

The popping boba pearls should be stored in the liquid they are made from, so they don't lose their flavor. Put the container with the popping boba in the fridge to make them last longer. It is best to consume the popping boba within 24 hours, but they are probably good for up to a week, depending on the liquids you use to make them.

@ezravanderhelm2045 Жыл бұрын

Can you do it with calcium lactate and sodium alginate?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

yes; you can also use calcium lactate and sodium alginate for spherification and reverse spherification. See these resources: www.modernistcookingathome.com/basic-spherification/ www.modernistcookingathome.com/calcium-lactate/ The second resource says that in basic spherification it is usually added at a 0.5% ratio, whereas in reverse spherification it is added at a 3.0% ratio. You can use also calcium lactate gluconate.

@LatoriaMartin Жыл бұрын

Yes you can it actually gels with calcium lactate

@-GMedhaR 11 ай бұрын

@@Science.Buddiesh

@marcelogomez636gm9 Жыл бұрын

I tried to make it but the bubbles don’t get rid of

@nickyvc7159 Жыл бұрын

how can I make bigger sphere? when I use a dropper the sphere becomes too small

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

You can try using a dropper with a larger opening to make bigger spheres.

@muellerhoneybee1075 11 ай бұрын

This recipe did not work for us. It says 2 g to 1 cup when other recipes says 5 g so going to see if that is the issue. We used elderberry syrup, honey syrup, and chocolate almond milk. Only the elderberry syrup created a gel outside but was nothing like popping boba.

@dinonuggie3148 2 жыл бұрын

Is it edible?

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's quite fun to eat the foods you turn into spheres.

@lilll666 Жыл бұрын

I tried making this last night, but the problem is that after I dropped the liquid in the calcium water, it wouldn’t go all the way down and just sit on top of the calcium water making it flat 😭 do you have a solution for this?

@pamelajord4181 Жыл бұрын

You took it out of the fridge to early there needs to be no bubbles at all. Or it was the liquid you used

@naomilovelace7797 Жыл бұрын

can i use calcium lactate instead instead?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Yes; you can also use calcium lactate and sodium alginate for spherification and reverse spherification. See these resources: www.modernistcookingathome.com/basic-spherification/ www.modernistcookingathome.com/calcium-lactate/ The second resource says that in basic spherification it is usually added at a 0.5% ratio, whereas in reverse spherification it is added at a 3.0% ratio. You can use also calcium lactate gluconate.

@Hurateo Жыл бұрын

What about Cold Oil and any liquid without agar agar even water? Please explain

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Hi - we're not sure we understand your question, however, there are other types of bobas - the type that you find in bubble tea - that can be made with tapioca flour or agar: www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/make-boba-for-bubble-tea or www.honestfoodtalks.com/crystal-boba-recipe-agar-pearls/

@Hurateo Жыл бұрын

@@Science.Buddies umm like There are other Spherification (Not sure) but the one I'm looking for is the one where you put oil (Dunno what oil) in the freezer to make it cold then just like you showed you use dropper and suck any liquid even water and pour it into the cold water to get the exact same result instead of using Sodium Alginate and calcium whatever.

@subodhchandramahato3788 Жыл бұрын

can it be eaten ?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Yes, these are safe to eat!

@kaungsetzaw9318 Жыл бұрын

Can Calcium Chloride cause some dangerous?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Hi - be careful not to get the calcium chloride on your skin or in your eyes, as it can cause burns.

@Marie-or8uj 6 ай бұрын

What a cutie patootie❤️

@1-a-a-a-1 Жыл бұрын

“1 hour over night” - EXCUSE ME??? You sleep for one hour???

@kirstencroser1584 2 жыл бұрын

then what is the sodium alginate for?

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

The written instructions for the project contain an explanation of the chemistry: www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/FoodSci_p074/cooking-food-science/juice-balls-science-of-spherification?from=KZfaq

@justchees2123 Жыл бұрын

@@Science.Buddies can you please explain it by yourself because i don't understand

@fixtheticas 2 ай бұрын

Where can I get these chemicals cause it's not available in Pakistan 😭

@Matthew0148 2 жыл бұрын

1 thing how do you make bigger balls

@Science.Buddies 2 жыл бұрын

It is hard to make larger spheres, but you can use the same process on a spoonful of liquid for a larger shape.

@berneriquise8014 Жыл бұрын

How can make Last longer, because when leave in refrigerator it turns all jelly, no liquid inside, is just for the moment

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

Make sure you store the popping boba in the liquid you made them with. For example if you made them with apple juice, store them in apple juice.

@allainenanez9305 Жыл бұрын

@@Science.Buddieshi!! may i ask if the liquid i made my popping boba with should also contain calcium lactate in it? it’s for the storage of my popping boba

@thekidsta1 Жыл бұрын

They also say to use calcium lactate.. I see you used calcium chloride. Is there a difference?

@Science.Buddies Жыл бұрын

They are two different types of calcium salts that have two different anions (lactate versus chloride). For the spherification project, the calcium is the important part, as the calcium reacts with the alginate, so both the calcium lactate and calcium chloride work for the project.