Nitro ice cream
Objective: Prepare an ice-cream with liquid nitrogen and eat it!
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Laboratory materials
Bowls
Scale Gloves
Container for liquid nitrogen (Dewar)
Spoons and plastic cups
Feeding bottles
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Ingredients for 4-5 people
Cream (90 g)
Milk (100 g)
Sugar (20 g)
Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
Food coloring
Liquid nitrogen
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Safety
Use the special gloves to handle the liquid nitrogen and be careful as it is at -196°C.
Use materials designated for edible experiments.
Procedure
- In a bowl, mix the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Divide the mixture into 3 feeding bottles and add a different food coloring to each one.
- Place liquid nitrogen in an aluminum bowl and gradually add the mixture from the bottles. Constant stirring is key to achieving a good texture.
- Once ready, serve the ice cream in cups and enjoy your freshly made ice cream!
