Ann Reardon, a food scientist and YouTube personality, debunks several viral food videos that claim to show clever hacks or tricks. She tests the validity of each claim, often with disappointing results. The videos she debunks include:
1. A video claiming to show how to make orange jelly by spinning an orange and using a blowtorch. Ann explains that the centrifugal force is not strong enough to create jelly.
2. A video claiming to show a "hack" for dicing strawberries using razor blades. Ann shows that this method is not effective and can be dangerous.
3. A video claiming to show a strawberry storage hack that keeps strawberries fresh for two weeks. Ann tests this method and finds that it does work, but notes that it's not a new or revolutionary technique.
4. A video claiming to show how to make pear jelly using sparkling lemonade, pears, salt, and red vinegar. Ann explains that there's not enough pectin in pears to set the jelly.
5. A video claiming to show how to cook steak in a toaster. Ann tests this method and finds that it's not food-safe and can be dangerous.
6. A video claiming to show how to test for parasites in pork using Pepsi. Ann explains that this method is not effective and can be misleading.
7. A video claiming to show a potato peeling hack using a drill and bottle caps. Ann tests this method and finds that it doesn't work.
8. A video claiming to show a cake decorating hack using a plate with a zigzag pattern. Ann tests this method and finds that it's not effective, but suggests an alternative method using an ice cream container lid.
9. A video claiming to show how to make a sugar decoration for a cake. Ann tests this method and finds that it doesn't work, but suggests an alternative method using a pan and water.
Ann also promotes her upcoming dessert cookbook and thanks her patrons for their support.
Here are the key facts:
1. The video is from a YouTube channel called "How To Cook That" hosted by Ann Reardon.
2. Ann Reardon debunks videos that her viewers send her on Twitter.
3. The first video she debunks claims that spinning an orange on a drill and heating it with a blowtorch can turn it into orange jelly.
4. Ann Reardon explains that centrifugal force is an apparent force that appears to pull something away from the center when it goes on a curved path.
5. She demonstrates the concept of centrifugal force by having James spin a bucket of water over his head without getting wet.
6. Ann Reardon also tests the spinning orange method and finds that it does not work.
7. The second video she debunks claims that shaking strawberries with razor blades in a container can dice the strawberries.
8. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it does not work and that the razor blades are too thin to dice the strawberries.
9. She also mentions that the video's description includes a disclaimer that the video is for entertainment purposes only.
10. The third video she debunks claims that storing strawberries in an airtight jar without washing them can keep them fresh for two weeks.
11. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it does work, but notes that the video only has 27 views.
12. The fourth video she debunks claims that mixing sparkling lemonade, pears, salt, and red vinegar can create a pear jelly.
13. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it does not work, but notes that using agar powder can create a similar jelly.
14. She thanks her viewers for pre-ordering her dessert cookbook and announces a competition to win a set of Furi knives.
15. The fifth video she debunks claims that cooking steak in a toaster is possible and food-safe.
16. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it is not food-safe and that the toaster can be damaged.
17. The sixth video she debunks claims that pouring Pepsi on pork can reveal parasites.
18. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it does not work and that the "parasites" are actually fat.
19. She notes that pork parasites are a real thing and that cooking pork thoroughly is the best way to prevent infection.
20. The seventh video she debunks claims that spinning a potato in a tube with bottle caps can peel the potato.
21. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it does not work.
22. The eighth video she debunks claims that using a plate with a zigzag pattern to create a design on a cake is effective.
23. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it is not effective, but notes that using an ice cream container lid can create a sharper pattern.
24. The ninth video she debunks claims that making a sugar number on top of a cake by melting sugar in a pan is effective.
25. Ann Reardon tests the method and finds that it is not effective, but notes that using a different method can create a sugar number that is not burnt.