Pumpkin soup held inside a spinach membrane, lemon juice contained in a lemon membrane, and coconut sorbet enclosed in a mango skin are just some of the creations the scientists showcased.

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There would also be a soup, usually made of spinach or watercress or bamboo shoots mixed with dried shrimp, tofu, or egg drops, or even rice crust.

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