Frequently Asked Questions

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

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®!

You can spherify most liquids, including:

• Juices & Beverages (fruit juices, coffee, tea, alcohol)
• Sauces & Soups (balsamic vinegar, tomato soup)
• Dairy & Creams (milk, yogurt)

Tip: High-acid liquids may need Sodium Citrate to adjust pH for successful spherification.

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

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. Once the reaction occurs, the sodium alginate and calcium chloride won’t work again.

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

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

Absolutely. All materials are food-grade and free from BPA/phthalates.

Common fixes:

• Adjust sodium alginate concentration (add more for thicker liquids).
• Use sodium citrate for high-acid liquids (e.g., citrus, alcohol).
• Ensure the calcium bath is fresh (don’t reuse).

The Spherificator® is optimized for caviar-sized pearls. For larger spheres, try manual methods (e.g., spoon dripping).

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

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

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