It's a nutritionist's nightmare: America's hot new snack, deep fried Kool-Aid balls! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 06-19-2011, 11:43 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...Aid-balls.html

By Mike O'brien

Last updated at 3:50 AM on 20th June 2011

Calorie counts on virtually every product you can buy, constant warnings about sodium levels and sugar - it's an age of constant reminders of healthy eating.

America's latest food craze, however, sets the clock back a thousand years: deep fried Kool-Aid balls.

The drink beloved by generations of Americans now comes in snack form in the shape of crispy little balls that resemble tiny creatures from a Fifties horror B-movie.

The Kool-Aid balls were created by chef Charlie Boghosian who quickly found his diabetes and obesity bombs are a massive hit.

He simply drops spoonfuls of the batter, made up of the famous drink mix, flour and water, into the burning fat, lets it sizzle for a minute and bang, the latest contribution to the culinary arts is born.

The 'treat' has been selling like crazy at county fairs throughout the South and after making its first appearance at the San Diego County Fair the snack went viral.

On Sunday, Father's Day, it was trending massively on Twitter.

At the San Diego fair, he was selling up to 600 orders a day from a mobile vendor, with five balls in an order.

Mr Boghosian describes the taste as being 'like donut holes.'

So far he has concentrated on cherry flavour, but as millions of children know, there are many other flavours to explore in the future.

Be warned - they may be coming to a fair near you.

However, the Kool-Aid balls are not Mr Boghosian's first foray into extreme deep fat frying, Gawker reports.

His previous inventions include deep-fried Klondike bars and deep-fried Thin Mints.

tiredmike59 · 06-19-2011, 11:47 PM

Even before I saw his picture,I knew he wouldnt be skinny.

catlover79 · 06-19-2011, 11:48 PM

I also am curious as to how one deep fries a Klondike bar. Wouldn't it melt? I think I need to track this one down!!

Miss Lisa · 06-19-2011, 11:52 PM

I'll admit, I try a lot of things, and I do like kool aid, but I don't think I could ever eat that.

catlover79 · 06-20-2011, 12:09 AM

I'm with you there. I think I'll do my heart a favor and bypass (no pun intented) this, ahem, delicacy.

dakert · 06-20-2011, 12:17 AM

Just because they can make it doesnt mean you have to eat it--get a grip people!

JamesG · 06-20-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I also am curious as to how one deep fries a Klondike bar. Wouldn't it melt? I think I need to track this one down!!

I heard that the frozen food that they plan on frying is kept at very cold temperatures beforehand - colder than how they are normally stored.

That prevents it from melting while being fried - the Klondlike bar may turn into a soupy-like substance but won't be completely melted.

If you've been to some Asian restaurants that offer fried ice cream that's what they do, the ice cream is kept very cold so that it doesn't melt when put in the tempura batter and fried.

Myles · 06-20-2011, 12:50 AM

People need to be more responsible with their health. Putting this junk in your body is only going to harm it. Just because it can be done doesn't make it a good idea.

catlover79 · 06-20-2011, 12:59 AM

Thank you, James!!! That does make more sense.

MickeyMac · 06-20-2011, 12:11 PM

I have had fried ice cream and its delicious (not something I would eat everyday though). About fried kool aid balls, I'll pass. I dont even drink the stuff.

sunshinefizzy · 06-20-2011, 02:42 PM

There's a food you could commit suicide with.

robyrob · 06-20-2011, 03:35 PM

i don't really like sweets, but I would try them.

OH Nuts! · 06-20-2011, 06:03 PM

Some ultra fattening things are (sadly) downright delicious - but this sounds gross. And quite bad for many...

Retro4Life · 06-20-2011, 07:50 PM

I'd probably try one, but just for the novelty. They sound kind of tasty, but more than one a year or so would probably kill you.

Schmoopie · 06-20-2011, 08:32 PM

Ugh... thats almost as bad-if not worse-than fried butter! Only in Texas!!!

06-19-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It's a nutritionist's nightmare: America's hot new snack, deep fried Kool-Aid balls! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...Aid-balls.html By Mike O'brien Last updated at 3:50 AM on 20th June 2011 Calorie counts on virtually every product you can buy, constant warnings about sodium levels and sugar - it's an age of constant reminders of healthy eating. America's latest food craze, however, sets the clock back a thousand years: deep fried Kool-Aid balls. The drink beloved by generations of Americans now comes in snack form in the shape of crispy little balls that resemble tiny creatures from a Fifties horror B-movie. The Kool-Aid balls were created by chef Charlie Boghosian who quickly found his diabetes and obesity bombs are a massive hit. He simply drops spoonfuls of the batter, made up of the famous drink mix, flour and water, into the burning fat, lets it sizzle for a minute and bang, the latest contribution to the culinary arts is born. The 'treat' has been selling like crazy at county fairs throughout the South and after making its first appearance at the San Diego County Fair the snack went viral. On Sunday, Father's Day, it was trending massively on Twitter. At the San Diego fair, he was selling up to 600 orders a day from a mobile vendor, with five balls in an order. Mr Boghosian describes the taste as being 'like donut holes.' So far he has concentrated on cherry flavour, but as millions of children know, there are many other flavours to explore in the future. Be warned - they may be coming to a fair near you. However, the Kool-Aid balls are not Mr Boghosian's first foray into extreme deep fat frying, Gawker reports. His previous inventions include deep-fried Klondike bars and deep-fried Thin Mints. Attached Images
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I'd probably try one, but just for the novelty. They sound kind of tasty, but more than one a year or so would probably kill you.
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06-19-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	Even before I saw his picture,I knew he wouldnt be skinny.

06-19-2011, 11:48 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I also am curious as to how one deep fries a Klondike bar. Wouldn't it melt? I think I need to track this one down!!

06-20-2011, 12:09 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm with you there. I think I'll do my heart a favor and bypass (no pun intented) this, ahem, delicacy.

06-20-2011, 12:17 AM	#6
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Just because they can make it doesnt mean you have to eat it--get a grip people!

06-20-2011, 12:59 AM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Thank you, James!!! That does make more sense.

06-20-2011, 12:11 PM	#10
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I have had fried ice cream and its delicious (not something I would eat everyday though). About fried kool aid balls, I'll pass. I dont even drink the stuff.

06-20-2011, 02:42 PM	#11
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	There's a food you could commit suicide with.

06-20-2011, 06:03 PM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Some ultra fattening things are (sadly) downright delicious - but this sounds gross. And quite bad for many...

06-20-2011, 08:32 PM	#15
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Ugh... thats almost as bad-if not worse-than fried butter! Only in Texas!!!
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