Have you ever wondered what makes jelly wobble? If so, a food scientist has looked into the science behind what makes one of our favourite childhood foods move so curiously. The research is reported ...

Remove from the heat, and transfer the jelly mixture to a bowl. Allow to cool, then chill in the fridge until the mix has set to a softly wobbling jelly. Cut the madeira cake into 1cm/½in slices.

By Michelle SpearShimmering, wobbling and painstakingly prepared, jelly was a staple of elite Victorian dining tables. But beneath its elegant presentation lay a deeper significance – one that reveals ...