Syntrium

Syntrium

Masterclasses in healthy cooking techniques

Healthy cooking preparation close-up

01 — Syntrium Masterclasses

Cooking that "works"
for your body

Practical instruction in healthy cooking methods — from nutrient-preserving heat techniques to fermentation — taught by professionals who cook this way every day.

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What we teach

Techniques with a clear purpose

Steaming vegetables over a pot

Heat control and nutrient retention

Most vitamins degrade above 80°C. Steaming, blanching, and controlled poaching are covered in detail — not as abstract concepts, but as repeatable kitchen habits. Each class includes temperature targets and timing guides.

Fermentation basics

Lacto-fermentation, water kefir, and simple miso preparations. No special equipment needed — just time, salt, and clean jars.

Fat selection and cooking stability

Understanding smoke points, oxidation, and which fats suit which temperatures. Covered through practical frying and sautéing exercises.

Raw preparation and enzyme activity

Soaking, sprouting, and marinating techniques that increase digestibility without heat. The science is explained simply — the focus stays on doing.

How a typical [session] is structured

Each masterclass follows a consistent pattern so you always know what to expect — and what you'll be able to do by the end of the lesson.

1

Context — why this method

A short explanation of what the technique does and when it applies. Around 5 minutes.

2

Live demonstration

The instructor works through the full recipe in real time, narrating decisions as they happen.

3

Guided practice

You cook alongside with a written reference card. Common mistakes are pointed out before they happen.

4

Variation and substitution

How to adapt the recipe given what's seasonal, what's in your fridge, or what dietary needs you're cooking around.

// Steaming parameters — broccoli

method: steaming
water_temp: 100°C (full boil)
steam_time: 4–5 min
piece_size: 3–4 cm florets
lid: closed
// target: bright green, slight resistance
vitamin_C_retention: ~78%
vs_boiling: +34 percentage points

// Result check

ColourVivid green — correct
TextureTender-crisp — correct
Nutrient lossLow
Overcooked riskHigh after 7 min
Portrait of Dermot Hallinan, lead instructor at Syntrium

Lead instructor

Dermot Hallinan

Culinary educator — healthy cooking methods

Dermot has worked in professional kitchens and culinary education for over a decade, with a particular focus on how preparation technique affects nutritional value. He joined Syntrium in 2018 to develop a curriculum that bridges practical cooking skill and nutritional awareness — without requiring a nutrition degree to follow along.

His approach is direct: understand what heat does to food, choose your method accordingly, and keep it repeatable. Each masterclass is built on this principle — specific, measurable, and grounded in what actually happens at the stove.

About the team

From the kitchen

A look at the kind of cooking covered across the programme — real ingredients, real results.

Colourful ingredients arranged on a preparation board
Finished healthy dish plated simply

Questions

Before you sign up

A few things people usually ask when they're deciding whether this is the right fit.

Ask something else
The masterclasses cover steaming, poaching, slow cooking, fermentation, and raw food preparation. The focus is on techniques that preserve nutritional value while developing real flavour — not on elaborate recipes that are hard to repeat at home.
No. Each class is designed around standard home kitchen equipment. Where a specific tool is useful, the instructor explains what it does and names affordable alternatives that achieve the same result.
Yes. All recorded sessions remain available in your account with no expiry date. Many participants rewatch specific parts when they're actually cooking — not just during the class itself.
Most modules are accessible from a basic level. The instructor assumes you know how to use a hob — nothing beyond that. More advanced sessions are clearly labelled and build on earlier ones.
Most sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, including the live practice segment. Shorter focused lessons on specific techniques are also available and typically run 30–40 minutes.

Questions or
feedback

If something on the site isn't clear, or you'd like to know more about the programme before enrolling, we're straightforward to reach.

info@met-v1.com
+353 87 467 6629
35 Weston Heights, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland