Eli5 Why do powdered donuts feel cold? 675 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.62K July 31, 2021 0 Comments Why do powdered foods (powdered donuts, cornstarch, etc) feel cold when you touch them or eat them despite not being cold? In: Other 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 31, 2021 0 Comments It feels cool to your tongue but not your fingers. The powdered sugar takes some heat from your tongue as it dissolves into your saliva thereby making your tongue cooler. Your fingers are dry so no dissolving happens and heat transfer is minimized. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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