Microwaves probably cannot cool down food. But if an apparatus that quickly heats up food exists (the microwave), then why isn't there an apparatus that quickly cools down food? A refridgerator/freezer doesn't count. If such device does exist, then what is it?
2006-10-11 12:38:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
It does, restraunts and other food establishments have what is called a "blast chiller". Watch Iron Chef America sometime, they use it all the time.
2006-10-11 12:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by margarita 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a gas compression cooling system in existance, but it is currently only used in metalurgy and heat treating applications. Metals are strengthened by heating to a specific temperature and cooling at a specific rate. These units are very expensive, but if you want to cool your beer really really fast, go ahead and spend the money.
By the way, great answer Margarita. Iron Chef is one of the coolest shows on TV. You get a thumbs up from me.
2006-10-11 12:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question! In labs, test materials are lowered into tanks of supercold gas, but you're asking for a mechanism like a microwave, so that wouldn't be the answer.
Perhaps you can revolutionize the refrigerator industry!
2006-10-11 12:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microwaves agitate the water atoms in food, causing the food to heat up. I don't think there is a consumer level appliance that does what you want.
2006-10-11 21:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mr.Know-It-All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the movie "Haggard" with Bam Magera and crew in it and you will find out
2006-10-11 12:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Impavidus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋