Frequently Asked Questions

The Spherificator® is an automatic device that transforms liquids into spheres – creating caviar-like pearls for cocktails, food, and desserts.

It uses sodium alginate (mixed into your liquid) and a calcium chloride bath to create spheres. When droplets hit the bath, a gel membrane forms instantly around them.

Your Spherificator® package includes:

• 1 x Spherificator device
• 1 x Power cord
• 1 x Manual & recipe booklet
• 408g sodium alginate
• 100g calcium chloride
• 50g sodium citrate
• 2 x nozzles (different sizes)

• Prep: 5–10 mins (mixing alginate, dissolving calcium).
• Dripping: 1–3 mins per batch.
• Setting: 30 secs–1 min in the calcium bath.

You’ll need:

✔ Sodium Alginate – for gel formation
✔ Calcium Chloride – to solidify the spheres
✔ Sodium Citrate – to adjust acidity (if needed)

All three ingredients are included with your Spherificator®!

Best served within 15 minutes for the “burst-in-mouth” effect. Store max 24 hours (they’ll solidify but remain tasty).

Almost any liquid, including:

• Fruit juices, syrups, coffee, tea
• Alcohol (vodka, whiskey, rum)
• Sauces (hot sauce, balsamic)
• Dairy/plant-based milks (adjust alginate as needed)
• Avoid: High-calcium liquids (e.g., milk without citrate) or solids.

Yes, but high-proof alcohol (>20%) may require extra sodium citrate to counteract acidity.

Yes, but let them go flat first (carbonation creates bubbles that weaken pearls).

Yes! Add extra sodium alginate (1.5x) for best results, as plant milks have lower viscosity.

It creates caviar-sized pearls and slightly larger spheres, depending on nozzle size and liquid flow rate.

The Spherificator® is optimized for caviar-sized pearls (2–5mm). For larger spheres, use manual methods (e.g., spoon dripping).

Possible fixes:

• Increase sodium alginate (thicker mixture = stronger membrane).
• Use sodium citrate for acidic liquids (e.g., citrus, alcohol).
• Ensure calcium bath is fresh (don’t reuse).

Rinse them thoroughly after removing from the calcium bath to remove excess calcium chloride.

No. The reaction depletes the calcium ions. Always prepare a fresh bath (1 tsp calcium chloride per 2 cups water).

Spheres are best consumed immediately. If stored too long, they may dissolve.

Common causes:

• Alginate dried in hoses (clean immediately after use).
• Calcium chloride added to the funnel (only use in the bath).
• Mixture too thick (dilute with water/sodium citrate).

1️⃣ Disassemble removable parts
2️⃣ Rinse with warm water
3️⃣ Run clean water through the device

🚫 Do NOT put the The Spherificator® in the dishwasher.

NO! Never wash under running water or in a dishwasher. Clean manually with a bottle brush and damp cloth (see manual).

Yes! The Spherificator® and its ingredients are food-grade and 100% safe for culinary use.

Yes! All materials are food-grade, BPA-free, and safe for culinary use.

1-year limited warranty covers manufacturing defects. Void if tampered with, water-damaged, or misused. Contact support at hello@thespherificator.com.