Watchly Safety Review

Viral Sparkling Water Steak Hack

0:26 · 11.2M views · August 25, 2022

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

This episode is safe for most kids but presents an unverified cooking hack as fact. The video is a short, clean demonstration of marinating steak in sparkling water, with no inappropriate content. While it's harmless and may spark interest in cooking, parents should note the lack of scientific backing for the tenderizing claim.

Content Breakdown · 1 Category

Misinformation, Conspiracy & PseudoscienceA little

The video presents a claim that sparkling water tenderizes steak, attributed to a 'three Michelin star chef,' without evidence or scientific backing. While not dangerous, this is a cooking myth presented as fact.

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“i've heard that a three michelin star chef was using sparkling water to tenderize his steaks”

“does the sparkling water actually work it works we'll see about that”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a short cooking demonstration that shows how to marinate a steak in sparkling water before cooking. It's safe and free of any concerning content like violence or language. However, the claim that a Michelin-star chef uses this method is unverified, and the science behind it is questionable. On the positive side, kids can learn basic cooking steps like marinating, seasoning, and searing, and it may encourage them to try simple kitchen experiments. Parents should be aware that the video presents the hack as a fact without evidence, so it's a good opportunity to discuss critical thinking about cooking tips found online.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Do you think sparkling water really tenderizes meat? How could we test that idea ourselves?
2Why is it important to check if a cooking tip from a video is actually true before trying it?
3What other kitchen experiments would you like to try after watching this?
4How does the steak in the video look different from a steak cooked without sparkling water?

What's This Video About?

#shorts #steak #foodhacks

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children ages 8 and up. It contains no inappropriate language, violence, or mature themes, but the cooking technique (using sparkling water to tenderize steak) is presented as a fact without scientific backing, which could mislead younger viewers who may not understand the difference between a cooking experiment and proven advice.

What happens in this video?

The video shows a simple cooking experiment: marinating a steak in sparkling water, then seasoning and searing it. It's a short, straightforward demonstration with no dangerous steps or unsafe kitchen practices shown.

Is the sparkling water steak hack scientifically accurate?

The video claims that a three-Michelin-star chef uses sparkling water to tenderize steak, but it doesn't provide any scientific evidence or expert verification. This could be considered pseudoscience, as the tenderizing effect of carbonated water on meat is not well-established. Parents may want to discuss the difference between a cooking tip and a proven fact.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

Yes, the video is safe for children. There is no strong language, violence, or mature content. The only minor concern is the potential for misinformation about the cooking technique, but it's presented as an experiment rather than a definitive guide.

What educational value does this video have?

The video is very short (under 1 minute) and focuses on a single cooking technique. It's not educational in a formal sense, but it can spark curiosity about cooking and food science. Kids may learn basic steps like marinating, patting dry, seasoning, and searing a steak.

Does this video contain hidden advertising?

The video does not contain any hidden advertising or sponsored content. It appears to be a genuine cooking experiment shared by a home cook or food enthusiast.

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Viral Sparkling Water Steak Hack

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