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Mai Studies Original · Core Culinary Foundation & Knife Skills

Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise

Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise is an original Mai Studies programme in core culinary foundation & knife skills. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. In this programme: Mastering hot egg yolk and lipid suspension. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise course artwork

What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of emulsification mechanics: hollandaise in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in emulsification mechanics: hollandaise

Entry guidance

  • No prior experience needed
  • A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for emulsification mechanics: hollandaise.

02

Applied practice in Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for emulsification mechanics: hollandaise.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.