Fried food of the State Fair of Texas
Chapter 1
The birth of the corn dog and fair food history
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Chapter 2
The Big Tex Choice Awards and culinary wildness
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Chapter 3
The science and chemistry of the deep fryer
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Chapter 4
The economic and cultural impact of fair food
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Fried food of the State Fair of Texas
Ch 3 · The science and chemistry of the deep fryer
diletta Deep Frying Science
Push it back, push it back! The steam keeps the hot oil back!
Fun Fact
Crispy sound: The crunching sound of fried food is actually the sound of microscopic air pockets fracturing under your teeth.
Glossary
maillard reaction (noun)
A chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor. In Dallas, concessionaire Abel Gonzales relies on this chemical process to brown his famous fried butter.
A chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor. In Dallas, concessionaire Abel Gonzales relies on this chemical process to brown his famous fried butter.
Quiz
What physical barrier allows deep-fried ice cream to stay cold on the inside while frying?
Quiz
What chemical reaction is responsible for turning fried food batter golden-brown and flavorful?