Does eating ice with kiwi created vapours
No, eating ice with kiwi does not create vapours. This is a common misconception or myth. Here's what actually happens:
- Ice is frozen water. When it melts in your mouth, it absorbs heat and turns into liquid water - no vapour is produced at body temperature.
- Kiwi contains enzymes (mainly actinidin, a cysteine protease) that can break down proteins. This is why kiwi tenderizes meat and can cause a slight tingling sensation in your mouth.
- When ice and kiwi are combined, there is no chemical reaction that produces vapours, gases, or smoke of any kind.
What you might be observing:
If you're seeing a "misty" or "foggy" effect, it's likely just condensation - warm, humid air hitting the cold ice causes water vapour already present in the air to briefly condense into tiny visible droplets. This is the same effect you see with a cold glass of water on a humid day. It is not produced by the kiwi or by any reaction between kiwi and ice.
In short: There is no known chemical, physical, or biological reaction between kiwi and ice that generates vapours. The actinidin enzyme in kiwi works on proteins, not on ice (water), and produces no gaseous byproducts.
If you saw a specific video or claim suggesting otherwise, it is most likely a visual trick, condensation, or misinformation.
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