Halloween is quickly approaching. If you want to host the spookiest and coolest party that will be the talk of the town, you should definitely consider purchasing some dry ice. A little dry ice can add the special effects needed to make your meals simply unforgettable. Make sure to purchase food-grade dry ice to prevent contamination. Here are 3 cool and interesting things you can try with dry ice.

Add a Foggy Effect to Main Dishes

A common technique in molecular gastronomy is to use dry ice for dispersing aromas. The dry ice not only gives a foggy effect to the dishes, but will also carry scents that further stimulate the senses and enhance the meal. 80% or more of what we perceive as taste may actually be attributed to aroma and scents. Heat dry ice with scented oils and capture the gaseous carbon dioxide that is being emitted with a lid to complete the dish.

The foggy effect will also make your dishes look a lot cooler. It's a great way to enhance the overall presentation of each dish and is the perfect special effect for Halloween.

Make Cool, Spooky Drinks

Make cocktails and drinks, like fruit punch, emit fog by dropping in a chip or two of food-grade dry ice. The dry ice will create an exciting smoking or bubbling effect. If you plan on using dry ice to make cool, spooky drinks, you will need to take some extra safety precautions.

For one, dry ice is very cold and will cause frostbite if it comes into contact with the skin. You want to make sure that the dry ice has fully melted before allowing guests to drink the beverage. Also, never handle dry ice with your bare hands. Always use tongs.

Keep Ingredients Fresh

If you'll be displaying the ingredients for your guests to see, you can flash freeze the ingredients with dry ice. This technique will help preserve the structural integrity and texture of the ingredients, and is fairly easy to do. Store the ingredients on a cookie tray in a box containing dry ice, and the ingredients will become frozen within record time.

Dry ice can really upgrade your Halloween party and make it an unforgettable experience for your guests. There are so many different things you can do with it, as dry ice is commonly used in molecular gastronomy to add some sparkle and amazement into the dishes. For more information, contact local professionals like United City Ice Cube.