Replacement for pop rocks?
I'm a big Heston Blumenthal fan and I'd like to try one of his recipes, which requires pop rocks. The problem is that I live in Brazil and nobody seems to have heard about pop rocks and I really don't know where to get it. Any suggestions for a replacement?
Best Answer
The method to make them is patented, and involves highly pressurized C02. Doubtful, you'd be able to find a replacement product. Online store maybe? shrug
However, you could try making a cheap home-made subsitute. Don't think it'd be an exact duplicate, might suffice for your purposes?
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Can you make homemade Pop Rocks?
Yes, it is possible to make Pop Rocks, the famously fizzy candy, right in your own kitchen. No, you don't need any special equipment or a science degree. This at-home version of the classic candy attains its magical fizz through a combination of citric acid and baking soda. Time for a fun kitchen experiment!What other candy is like Pop Rocks?
A similar product, Cosmic Candy, previously called Space Dust, was in powdered form and was also manufactured by General Foods.How do you make homemade pop rock candy?
How to Make Homemade Pop Rocks CandyWhat ingredient makes Pop Rocks pop?
Tiny CO2 bubbles become trapped in the mixture, which makes the candy shatter when it hardens and the pressure is released. The release of trapped carbon dioxide trapped in the Pop Rocks is ultimately what causes them to pop and fizz when they're exposed to the heat and moisture in your mouth.Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pop Rocks | Gourmet Makes | Bon Appétit
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Answer 2
you can order them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pop-Rocks-Units-Assorted-Flavors/dp/B003UPDBJO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1342563858&sr=8-3&keywords=pop+rocks.
I'm sure they will ship.
Answer 3
Sorry for taking your time, everyone. It turns out a visit to the candy store was all I needed. They've got the original Pop Rocks.
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