Cryogenically frozen

Definition

Food frozen using liquid nitrogen for impossibly instant freezing and dramatic presentation—when cooking becomes theatrical.

Example Usage

The restaurant served liquid nitrogen ice cream that immediately sublimated into fog.

Origin

From 'cryo' meaning 'cold' and modern culinary innovation

Fun Fact

Liquid nitrogen freezing at -320°F creates impossibly smooth ice cream because ice crystals form so rapidly.

Source: Modern molecular gastronomy

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