Cap calls for ban on liquid nitrogen in food
Bernama
December 20, 2016 19:03 MYT
December 20, 2016 19:03 MYT
It was reported last week that Mohd Aiman Mohd Ridwan, 15, from Kedah had suffered burns and blisters on his palms after holding a batch of Dragon Breath cookies which contained liquid nitrogen. - Filepic
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) wants a ban on the use of liquid nitrogen in food as it was harmful to consumers.
CAP research officer Hatijah Hassim said liquid nitrogen was a cryogenic liquid which could cause freeze burn if not handled properly, especially in its condensed state.
"It should not be allowed to be used freely by food vendors who do not know how to handle this cryogenic liquid," she told a press conference here today.
Hatijah said CAP had received several complaints on the use of liquid nitrogen in cookies and urged the government to quickly withdraw the product (cookies) from the market before it caused harm.
"People, especially children will be drawn to try this new food trend. Therefore, the sale of this food item should be stopped, especially, since liquid nitrogen is not suitable for consumption," she said.
It was reported last week that Mohd Aiman Mohd Ridwan, 15, from Kedah had suffered burns and blisters on his palms after holding a batch of Dragon Breath cookies which contained liquid nitrogen. - BERNAMA