La Chimica del Lievito (The Chemistry of Yeast)(2025)

03m

In a cozy kitchen, the host prepares the basic ingredients for bread—flour, water, sugar, and yeast—and, with the help of Ardo, a curious 3D character, explains that yeast isn’t magic but a living organism that transforms sugar into air bubbles and the irresistible aroma of fresh bread. Through simple visual experiments, the short demonstrates fermentation: yeast “eats” sugar, producing carbon dioxide that makes the dough rise, while alcohol evaporates during baking to release the familiar scent. Ardo marvels at the yeast, calling it a tiny living chemistry lab. The short ends with freshly baked bread, showing how chemistry isn’t confined to laboratories—it’s a part of everyday life. “Chemistry, life, and heat: the perfect trio!”

Director:

Enrico Adinolfi

Cast:

Silvia Nicosia as Ardina

Francesca Crimì as Francesca