Mochi, boba and fish balls. They can only be described as food that is Q. But what is Q, and why is it so popular in Asia? We go behind the science of what makes this such a well-loved texture.
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Producer: Jessica Novia
Videographer: Russell Chan
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network