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The Physics Behind The Perfect Gummy Candy

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Exploring the Science of Yeast and Gummy Candy

This chapter examines the intriguing abilities of yeast cells to form snowflake-like structures under selective pressure, shedding light on the evolution of multicellularity. It also discusses innovative research on optimizing gummy candy's chewiness and shelf stability through the manipulation of ingredients, merging physics with material science in culinary applications.

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