One of the doubts that we can always have is if there is not something as fast as the microwave to heat, but to cool the food or any drink. It seems a reality that takes years working on an invention that goes in that direction, but for now there are no convincing results. Therefore, many of us use some tricks to cool food and drinks quickly.
These tricks are techniques that we can all use in our house, to be able to get out of the way if at some point we need to make quick ice to cool down and we do not have enough time or nearby premises, which are open, to go and buy some ice.
Hot water cools before cold
Something that surely you did not know is that, to generate ice cubes in a fast and simple way, it is convenient to introduce a bucket with hot water in the freezer, since it freezes faster than cold water or at room temperature. In addition, the ice cubes that are generated with the hot water are completely transparent, while the others are whitish; the presentation of ice in drinks is important.
Why does this happen? Hot water contains more hydrogen bonds than cold water, so it can store more energy and expel them more quickly at a temperature below zero. This is known as the Mpemba effect, the name attributed by its discoverer, the scientist Erasto B. Mpemba.
Salt: an ideal complement to cool drinks
In case we have some ice, but we want it to cool something even faster, a trick that many people use due to its great result is to add salt. To achieve this cooling speed, we only need to add the drink to be cooled, ice and a little salt in the same container, in addition to removing everything; then we wait a few minutes.
Why is this happening? When mixing water and salt, an endothermic reaction occurs, which is considered a phenomenon that absorbs energy. In order for the salt to dissolve, it needs heat, which will “catch” it from the can or the bottle, so that the cold of the ice will pass faster to the container. This is a quick ice making technique that works almost instantly, perfect for any unforeseen event.
Ice formation based on blows
The title of this section sounds surreal, but we assure that it works perfectly. We add a large bottle of water in the freezer (1.5 liters), until the freezing process has begun, about 1 hour and a half since we introduced it. Afterwards, we remove it, and we give it a sharp blow on the bottom of the bottle. You can check live and directly how the quick ice process will activate in front of you, and the bottle will freeze immediately.
Ways to make ice fast from ITV’s hand
The best way to make quick ice is to have one of the multiple ice machines from ITV Ice Makers, which generate perfect and quality ice cubes in a matter of seconds, always prepared for any unforeseen ice lack.
Depending on the use they are going to have, you have to choose one machine or another, which will be chosen by the consumer with the help of one of our experts, so as not to fail in this choice.
Do you know a quick ice trick that is not on the list? Do you use any of the above? Tell us your experience when implementing some of these tricks.