Ultrasonic baths and homogenizers

jeffrey.t.huisman

It's always fun to find new uses for tools you already own, right?

So - in my dental office, I already have an ultrasonic bath, as well as ultrasonic tooth cleaning instruments. I'm thinking that the bath ought to be about the same whether it's sold to a modernist chef or a dentist (which clientele do you suppose get the higher price?), and an ultrasonic tooth cleaner running at between 25 and 30 kHz looks very reminiscent of PolyScience's ultrasonic homogenizer.

But, since I've never worked with the culinary versions of either appliance - can anyone suggest a simple experiment or two I could try to see if my dental tools have culinary potential?

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Brendan_Lee_56950

http://www.starchefs.com/events/studio/techniques/technique-ultrasonic-shrimp-stock/html/index.shtml

Tonja_W__111202

Hi Jeff,

I've recently got a Hielscher ultrasonic hand-homogenizer for my kitchen. If tried a ultrasonic bath before, but a bath and a probe-ultrasonic are two very different tools. Even if they work both at the same frequency, when it comes to the intensity there are light years between. With the much more powerful probe-ultrasonics I made wonderful infusions, emulsions and even foams.

Sang-Hoon Degeimbre works with a probe-sonicator too.

What are your experiences with ultrasonics so far?

Tonja

Tonja_W__111202

By the way, my probe-ultrasonics is cheaper and more handy than the Poyscience one :-)

Oleg_Keleberda_1720482

It’s always fun to find new uses for tools you already own! The idea of using dental equipment for culinary experiments is intriguing. I imagine the ultrasonic bath and homogenizer might offer some interesting possibilities. If you're experimenting, an emergency dentist in Longmont might also have insights into the durability of these tools for non-dental uses. For a simple test, try blending a small batch of sauces or emulsifying ingredients to see how they react with the ultrasonic vibrations. You could even experiment with making a smooth puree—who knows what new techniques you'll discover!