What You Need to Know
The process involves rapidly freezing and aerating ingredients with liquid nitrogen, introducing a smoky flavor and requiring proper safety precautions. The resulting desserts can be unstable and prone to collapse or melting due to the rapid freezing and expansion of the mixture.
Steps
- 1.
Dragon's Breath Cereal (United States): Creates dramatic vapor effect while maintaining edible temperature
- 2.
Nitrogen Ice Cream (Japan): Produces ultra-smooth texture with minimal ice crystals
- 3.
Molecular Mojito Spheres (Spain): Flash-freezes cocktail components into edible spheres
The Science
Primary Reaction
Flash freezing and aeration