This 2 ingredient, taste-safe sensory foam is easy to make and oh so much fun! It is made using the liquid from a can of chickpeas (known by foodies as aquafaba). Yes, really!
Sensory activities challenge our toddlers and young children. By providing sensory play experiences, you can help develop your child’s understanding of the senses of touch, taste, smell and sound. And this fun sensory foam material will have them enthralled for hours!
What you’ll need:
- Liquid from one can of chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Food colouring (optional)
- Bowl
- Electric mixer
How to Make Taste-Safe Sensory Foam
- Add the chickpea liquid and cream of tarter to a mixing bowl.
- Beat on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form (approximately 4-5 minutes).
- Add a few drops of food colouring (if using) and gently stir.
If you want to make more than one colour, double the recipe and separate into bowls before adding the different colours.
Simple! Pop the foam into a sensory bin or large container, pop on your littlies Craft Apron or Coveralls to protect their clothes and let your child explore.
Sensory play is not just play, it’s also educational! Some of the benefits of playing with this sensory foam are:
- language development
- observational skills
- fine motor skills
- calming skills
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FAQs
Chickpea water, also known as Aquafaba, whizzes up. into the most amazing foam, making it a brilliant early. sensory play experience and an excellent taste-safe.
Is aquafaba taste safe? ›
Chickpea water, also known as Aquafaba, whizzes up. into the most amazing foam, making it a brilliant early. sensory play experience and an excellent taste-safe.
How to make foam from aquafaba? ›
The trick to whipping aquafaba is using a hand or stand mixer! Whisking it by hand takes quite a long time and does not produce as good of results. Another trick is to throw in 1/8-1/4 tsp cream of tartar, which causes the aquafaba to whip up much easier, faster, and makes the peaks firmer.
How to make taste safe foam? ›
Simple! About 1 cup of chickpea juice (about 2 cans ) and 1/2 teaspoon of Creme of Tartar, straight into your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. TURN IT UP! Once the form starts to form, you can add a dash of colouring if you like.
What is the non toxic foam for sensory play? ›
Playfoam Putty offers a fun, sensory tactile experience. It will be loved by children of all abilities, but especially those with additional needs such as Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ASD, Dyspraxia and other Special Needs.
What are the disadvantages of aquafaba? ›
Aquafaba Drawbacks
Needless to say, bean water is saturated with oligosaccharides. Saponins, the part of aquafaba that is responsible for the egg white-like texture and foaming, are a toxic steroid derivatives that disrupt red blood cells. They may even contribute to development of leaky gut by damaging the gut wall.
Are chickpeas safe for sensory play? ›
Chickpeas are one of our favourite sensory play materials! They are so satisfying to scoop and pour, last forever and are relatively low mess as sensory play goes! We love using them au natural but I recently decided to colour a batch and I'm so glad I did!
Is chickpea foam safe for babies? ›
This is a great taste safe option for babies and toddlers! One of my favorite sensory materials to make for my kids is chickpea foam – also known as aquafaba.
Is there a non toxic foam? ›
FoamOrder's organic latex product line is certified 100% all natural foam rubber, which means there are no added toxins—just tree sap and additive-free soaps used in the manufacturing process.
Are EVA foam play mats toxic? ›
Formamide gives foam mats their soft, squishy texture, but it's also considered a carcinogen, and has been found to cause developmental harm at high enough levels. For these reasons, France and Belgium banned EVA foam a few years ago.
Polyol contributes to polyurethane foam's flexibility, rigidity, and foamy nature. Isocyanate is the other major constituent that makes up polyurethane foam. Inherently, isocyanates are poisonous and cause different types of irritation.
Is it safe to consume aquafaba? ›
Egg whites are healthy for those who wish to eat them, but aquafaba is a great egg alternative for vegans or people with an egg allergy. Chickpeas are healthy, and some of the nutrients transfer into the water. Protein and fiber don't transfer over, but you can still benefit from trace amounts of: B vitamins.
Does aquafaba have a weird taste? ›
There's no way around it — aquafaba can taste like beans. To ensure your meringues or pavlovas don't taste savory, make sure to incorporate flavorings like vanilla or almond extract. You may even want to add a little more than a recipe calls for to ensure the aquafaba flavor doesn't shine through.
Does aquafaba taste good? ›
While aquafaba might have a mild chickpea flavor, it's almost flavorless when used as an ingredient. Combining it with other ingredients like sugar or vanilla further masks the beany taste.
Can you taste aquafaba in co*cktails? ›
But considering that the eggwhite foam can often impart a faintly unpleasant odor—described as sulphurous or wet dog funk, the salinity and slightly savory tinge of aquafaba is not offensive or noticeable in most co*cktails.
