N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 14-4.96

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 14-4.96 - Use of Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice

For the purposes of this section, liquid Nitrogen shall mean Nitrogen in its cryogenic liquid form, which comes in direct contact with food or is used as a food additive. Dry Ice shall mean Carbon Dioxide in its solid form, which comes in direct contact with food or is used as a food additive.

(a) Only food-grade liquid Nitrogen or Dry Ice may be added to food.

(b) Liquid Nitrogen, used in the preparation of food, shall be evaporated completely or the operator shall ensure that all residual liquid Nitrogen is drained prior to service.

(c) Dry Ice, used in the preparation of food, shall be sublimated completely prior to service or the operator shall ensure no residual Dry Ice is served to the patrons.

(d) Liquid Nitrogen or Dry Ice shall not be added to any food before service, such that a "fog" or "smoke" effect remains at time of service or is created during eating.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 14-4.96

Adopted New York State Register March 20, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 12, eff. 3/20/2019