A cool liquid that does not freeze (2024)

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What is a liquid that does not freeze? ›

In the real world the only exception to this is helium, for which quantum fluctuations stabilize the liquid state down to absolute zero.

Alcohol or very sugary liquids will not freeze in normal domestic freezers, however, even those will freeze at temperatures that domestic freezers can not reach.

Milk, yogurt, cream, sour cream, buttermilk, and soft cheeses all become inedible once frozen, since they separate and curdle upon defrosting, changing the texture and consistency entirely. Your milk will separate into a watery mess, for example, and your yogurt will become grainy, curdle, and separate when defrosted.

These are common questions, and the answer depends on the beverage's alcohol content. In general, liquor will not freeze though beer and wine will, though it's not always guaranteed.

And, perhaps most important for future applications, helium, which does not even liquefy until minus 452 degrees Fahrenheit, is the only element that remains liquid at absolute zero (minus 459 degrees F.), the temperature at which projectile motion theoretically ceases.

News You Can Use. Liquid nitrogen is much colder than ice.

We do not recommend freezing Gatorade. If frozen or stored below 40 degrees F., the flavor emulsion may be damaged. Freezing doesn't affect the efficacy of the product, only its sensory attributes.

Don't fret if you lost your ice scraper. Try alcohol instead. Spray frosty windows with a mix of one part water and two parts rubbing alcohol.” Alcohol freezes at a much lower temperature than water,” Dr. Beers points out.

Due to its ethanol content, vodka will not actually freeze solid until it reaches a temperature of -16 degrees Fahrenheit. Standard freezers are 0 degrees Fahrenheit, but that is still too cold for premium vodka. The optimal drinking temperature of vodka is somewhere between 32-39 degrees Fahrenheit.

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

Can milk be frozen? ›

Freezing milk is easy, helps avoid waste, allows a backup supply, and saves money. Thawed milk will be most nutritious if people freeze it at its freshest. However, as long as freezing happens on or before the best before date, it is fine to freeze milk and thaw it for later use.

You absolutely can freeze sour cream. As with any food, freezing will stop the growth of microorganisms indefinitely, keeping it safe until you thaw it for reuse. The caveat is that like other dairy products, sour cream will lose some of its thickness and smooth, creamy texture once it's frozen and thawed.

Foods that do not freeze well

Fruit: Apples, grapefruit, grapes (unless you are eating them frozen), lemons, limes, oranges (DO freeze citrus zest!), watermelon.

Coca-Cola freezes at 30 degrees. Beer's freezing point is about 27 degrees depending on alcohol content, NJ.com reported. Canned food will act like beer and soda, and expand when frozen. That could expand the seals on the cans, allowing the food to spoil, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ideally, the freezing point of store-bought vinegar with such concentration should be around 28° F or -2.2° C, which is slightly lower than pure water standing at 32° F or 0° C.

Some, like oil and glass, don't have clear demarcations between solid and liquid phases. They get hard when they get cold, but there's no real temperature you could call the "freezing point". Water with some salt in it will have a lower freezing point than pure water.