By Jana Samy <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH \u2013 Using liquid nitrogen to quickly freeze the mixture, an American University of Sharjah professor created ice cream treats for students in the Physics Building rotunda during the department\u2019s March 2 biweekly experimental event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants agreed the ice cream tasted delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe taste of the ice cream depends on factors such as the number of air bubbles and the size of ice crystals,” said Associate Professor of Physics Mehmet Egilmez, who helped dole out dishes of the dessert to about 70 students. He used common ice cream ingredients such as milk, sugar, and flavorings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Egilmez, the chemical process involved has other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLiquid nitrogen helped quickly freeze the ice cream to avoid the growth of crystals,\u201d he said. Therefore, it only took 15 minutes to create both chocolate and strawberry flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Egilmez, the fast cooling process created \u201ca fusion of Italian gelato and Turkish ice cream.\u201d This mixture was achieved using less air and smaller ice crystals, making the ice cream smoother and creamier in texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egilmez added that he has been \u201cmaking ice cream using liquid nitrogen in different science festivals since 2001.\u201d Later in 2014, he introduced this idea to AUS. They have been using it in traditional Physics open days and science-related events ever since.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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