Is Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Gobstopper truly a never-ending confection, or simply a finite treat?
Keywords:
Book, Biology, Molecular Gastronomy, Preservation, Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryAbstract
This paper aims to explore the feasibility of producing a real-life version of Roald Dahl’s fictional Everlasting Gobstopper. By identifying the fictional properties of the Everlasting Gobstopper this paper analyses the potential and the challenges of creating such a confection which defies conventional limitations. Through analysis of molecular gastronomy techniques, this study aims to bridge the gap between fiction and reality.
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