Founder of di-solve / R&D Specialist
With over a decade of international culinary experience, Leafy NG has served as the Executive Pastry Chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant and currently represents the renowned Spanish ingredient brand, Sosa, as their Brand Ambassador for Asia. His expertise lies at the intersection of rigorous food science and cross-cultural culinary R&D, focusing on translating the complex flavor systems of Fine Dining into everyday frozen desserts.
As the founder of di-solve, Leafy approaches Gelato through the philosophy of "Dissolution and Reconstruction." By precisely controlling the molecular structure and properties of the liquid matrix, he balances sugars and flavor compounds to maximize the capture and excitation of raw aromatic volatiles. To him, Gelato is more than a frozen treat—it is a sophisticated medium for aromatic molecules. His work aims to break technical barriers through a disciplined R&D framework, ensuring that aromas are released with surgical precision upon melting, ultimately redefining the sensory depth of artisanal ice cream.
In fine dining, desserts are often meticulously designed and tightly controlled experiences created for a limited number of guests. Frozen desserts, by contrast, may appear casual and everyday—yet they are more direct, more demanding, and far less forgiving of technical shortcomings.
Leafy Ng, founder of di-solve, is a chef and product developer with more than a decade of international culinary experience. He previously served as Executive Pastry Chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant and brings together a strong background in food science with a cross-cultural understanding of cuisine. He is also the Asia-Pacific brand ambassador for Sosa.
After founding di-solve, Leafy made a counterintuitive choice: introducing the systematic approach of fine dining—covering texture, structure, flavor layering, and even alcohol applications—into everyday treats like gelato and sorbet. The goal is not culinary showmanship, but to make thoughtfully crafted flavors accessible to more people.