Hanami Gelatin Art It is an example that, with the necessary creativity and attention to detail, any common and homemade ingredient can be turned into a work of art that is also delicious.
The enterprise has a range of different flavors that can be chosen for the gelatin, from the classic strawberry or cherry flavorto more exotic flavors such as custard apple or amaretto. “It often happens to me that people like my creations so much that they are embarrassed to eat it, but I assure you that it is also delicious,” she explains with a laugh. Sure, you can repeat the shapes, color combinations and types of flowers, but each part will be unique and this means that we can name the jellies as edible art.īut although this dessert seems perfect it has a flaw, says Mitsuko. This means that it requires a lot of attention to detail, patience and concentration”, affirms the creator of Hanami Arte en Gelatina.Īnd that is precisely where part of the charm of his creations resides: you will never see two alike. After that, I inject the different colors of gelatin according to the design and the figure is formed upside down, so I cannot see the final product until hours after it is set. “It starts with a transparent jelly that must be left to set for at least six hours. Also, the needles used to inject the mixture vary in shape depending on what needs to be created. EDIBLE ARTĪs mentioned, the technique consists of inject a mixture of gelatin, milk and dyes on a transparent gelatin base -which serves as a canvas-, thus forming leaves, petals and pistils that, depending on the technique and color, can represent different styles of flowers. It’s about letting your imagination run wild and finding formats that more people can like, since these desserts are usually the perfect gifts,” he explains. “Yes OK the most classic and requested are the different flower designsin these last two years I have been experimenting with new ways as of puzzle, buttons, building blocks and even recreate a fish tank. Over the years, Mitsuko was able to perfect her technique, explore new ways and create a list of regular customers who bet on their creations as gifts for all occasions.