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Peter Barham of the University of Bristol’s School of Physics It can safely be used in food or drink preparation, but it should not be ingested.

The main point is that liquid nitrogen must be fully evaporated from the meal or drink before serving. However, thanks to a scientific phenomenon called the Leidenfrost effect, a cushion of gas provides a protective layer when the liquid nitrogen briefly comes into close proximity to your body heat due to the high contrast in temperatures.īut in any case, avoid all direct contact with liquid nitrogen. The main reason for concern is its extreme temperature. When prepared correctly and eaten responsibly, foods and drinks made with liquid nitrogen including liquid nitrogen puffs and Dragon’s Breath are not dangerous. Yes, but only under proper preparation and supervision.

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Heaven’s Breath, and most commonly, Dragon’s Breath. This Instagram-friendly snack goes by many names including nitro puffs, nitro snacks, nitro pop, nitro balls, dragon nitro puff, dragon puffs, dragon balls, dragon smoke, snow balls, liquid nitrogen snowballs, liquid nitrogen candy, Heaven Breath a.k.a. popcorn, marshmallows, wafers, whipped cream, cheese puffs, etc.) soaked in liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen puffs are a novelty dessert made of fruity cereal puffs or other light and airy snacks (e.g. What is Dragon’s Breath? What are liquid nitrogen puffs? Are they the same thing?