Edible Plastic Wrap: Unwrapping the Future of Sustainable Food Packaging?

Summary

In this video, Natalia, also known as Chef Red Acaba, teaches viewers how to make edible transparent wrappers and peppermint candies. She starts by mixing cold water, gelatin, and glycerin, then molds them on a flat surface for two days. For the candies, she extracts mint essence from fresh leaves, mixes it with softened butter, icing sugar, and food coloring, then shapes and rests the dough. Finally, she unmolds the wrappers, trims them, and wraps the candies. She suggests serving the candies as a post-meal treat to freshen breath.

Takeaways

• 🍽 Natalia, also known as Chef Red Acaba, demonstrates how to make edible transparent wrappers and peppermint candies in this cooking tutorial.
• 🥣 To prepare the wrappers, combine 400 grams of cold water, 10 grams of unflavored gelatin, and 2.5 grams of food-grade glycerin.
• 🔥 Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer gently while continuously whisking.
• 🏞️ For molding, use a nonstick and flat surface, such as a nonstick pan or a plastic lid, to pour the gelatin glycerin liquid into a thin layer.
• ⏱️ Allow the gelatin layer to rest for about two days at room temperature in a calm, undisturbed, and dark place.
• 🌿 To make peppermint candies, extract the essence from fresh mint leaves using a food processor and coconut cream.
• 🍬 Combine the mint extract with softened butter, icing sugar, a pinch of salt, and green food coloring to form a dough for the candies.
• 👨‍🍳 After resting, roll out the candy dough into desired shapes and sizes, and let them set.
• 🗑️ When unmolding the edible wraps, be cautious as marks from the plastic lid may transfer onto the wrap.
• 👍 Encouragement is given for viewers to like, subscribe, and comment on the video to support the channel and help it grow.
• 🍬 Suggested serving for the peppermint candies is at the end of a meal as a treat and to freshen breath.

Q & A

What is the first step in making edible transparent wrappers according to the video?

The first step is to mix together 400 grams of cold water, 10 grams of unflavored gelatin, and 2.5 grams of food-grade glycerin.

How long does the gelatin-glycerin mixture need to simmer on the stovetop?

The mixture should be brought to a boil and then simmer gently while continuously whisking.

What type of surface is recommended for molding the edible wrappers?

A nonstick and flat surface is recommended, such as a nonstick pan or a plastic lid.

How long should the gelatin layer rest before it is ready to use?

The gelatin layer should rest for about two days at room temperature in a dark, calm place.

What is the purpose of using fresh mint leaves in the peppermint candy recipe?

Fresh mint leaves are used to extract mint essence, which will be mixed with other ingredients to create the peppermint candy flavor.

What is the role of coconut cream in the peppermint candy recipe?

Coconut cream is added to the mint puree to help extract the mint essence.

What are the main ingredients for the peppermint candies besides the mint extract?

The main ingredients include 30 grams of softened butter or vegan butter, 220 grams of icing sugar, a pinch of salt, and a little bit of green food coloring.

How long should the candy dough rest before rolling out the candies?

The candy dough should rest for a few hours or overnight before rolling out the candies.

What is a downside mentioned in the video about using plastic lids for molding?

A downside is that if the plastic lid has a recycling mark or any mark, it will transfer onto the wrapper.

What is the recommended way to serve the peppermint candies according to the video?

The peppermint candies should be served at the end of the meal as an extra treat to freshen the breath.

How does the video suggest supporting the channel and helping it grow?

The video suggests liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and commenting on the video to help YouTube's algorithm and the channel grow.