Fun Fact
Glowing pH tonics: Pouring acidic citrus into this bioluminescent marine protein drink changes its color and glow intensity, 'plating the light' in your glass without altering the flavor.
Chapter 1
The science of the glow
Chapter 2
Plating the light
Chapter 3
The future of glowing dining
YOUR GOAL
Master of The bioluminescent kitchen
Ch 2 · Plating the light
streetspirit Plating the Light
An ocean-born protein that glows in the dark, We plate up the light with a brilliant blue spark.
streetspirit Heat can destroy the delicate proteins responsible for bioluminescence.
streetspirit Bartenders use kinetic energy to activate microalgae in liquid drinks.
BETA
streetspirit Swipe marine proteins into recipes to discover how microalgae make food glow without altering flavor.
Fun Fact
Glowing ice cream: In 2013, inventor Charlie Francis created a glowing ice cream using synthesized jellyfish protein that lit up when licked.
Glossary
plating (noun)
The arrangement and presentation of food on a plate for serving. In 2017, Spanish chef Ángel León began presenting glowing marine plankton on dishes at his restaurant, Aponiente.
The arrangement and presentation of food on a plate for serving. In 2017, Spanish chef Ángel León began presenting glowing marine plankton on dishes at his restaurant, Aponiente.
Quiz
At what temperature Celsius do most bioluminescent proteins begin to lose their structure?
Quiz
What did inventor Charlie Francis use in 2013 to make ice cream glow when licked?
Quiz
In which cities were some of the first experimental 'glowing sushi' dinners hosted in 2014?
Quiz
What physical action triggers the bioluminescent glow of microalgae in a cocktail?
Quiz
What ingredient in traditional tonic water causes it to glow blue under ultraviolet light?