What Happens When You Drop a Red Hot Nickel Ball in a Bowl of Pop Rocks

The allure of Pop Rocks is undeniable. Sure, the whole "fireworks in your mouth" thing is a gimmick, but it’s an awesome one. You know what else is an awesome gimmick? Everybody’s favorite Red Hot Nickel Ball.

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Carbonated Popping Sugar Makes All Your Sweets Snap, Crackle and Pop

There was a time when if you wanted your food to make noise, you had to buy Rice Krispies or Pop Rocks. But now all your food can make those crackling sounds thanks to Molecule-R’s Popping Sugar.

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This stuff is basically the same carbon-dioxide infused sweet stuff found in the classic 1970s candy, but without the flavorings. This lets you add the same mouth-happy sounds and sensations to anything you can put sugar on. Try it on tangy fruits like berries, lemons or limes, or spinkled on the top of your morning oatmeal.

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Molecule-R’s Popping Sugar is available over on Amazon in a variety of different sizes, with prices ranging from about $9 to $30(USD).

[via The Green Head]

Pop Rocks to Slurpees: The Science of America’s Wackiest Summer Treats

Pop Rocks to Slurpees: The Science of America's Wackiest Summer Treats

Decades before molecular gastronomists were hocking vodka mist and caviar foam, we had food that was just plain fun: Pop Rocks, Magic Shell, and countless other strange creations that required a science lab to invent.

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