More Chemicals in my Food

[Neale Smull]

Is there a place in the LA or OC area that sells any of the chemicals used in Molecular Gastronomy? Stuff like Methylcellulose, Sodium Alginate, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Gellan, Xanthan Gum, etc.

I know you can get all of these things online and I've done so in the past. I'd prefer to find an actual store for impulse and inspiration. Sometimes I put together crazy dinner parties on short notice and can't wait two weeks to get Xanthan Gum shipped.

Thanks!

[sugah]

you can get xanthan gum at wild oats. citric acid is also known as sour salt and can be found in the kosher section of grocery stores.

[mmontgomery]

Froma on Melrose carries Adria's line of foodstuffs.

[Vaya Con Carne]

I'm pretty sure xanthan gum from Bob's Red Mill is available at Whole Foods.

[Chowpatty]

I was just browsing the website from Froma on Melrose and noticed they have a full line of these products from El Bulli. Most of it seems to cost an arm and a leg. They also have special El Bulli dishes and such.
http://www.fromaonmelrose.com/shoppin...

[bad nono]

I'd guess you would find some of it at Surfas. And you may try a pharmacy for the rest.