Reese Witherspoon Defends Snow-Based Coffee Recipe Amid Health Concerns

The actress's viral 'Chococinno' recipe sparks debate over the safety of consuming snow, with experts warning of potential pollutants.

Reese Witherspoon defended her method of making iced coffee with fallen snow, which she collected from outside her home, after facing criticism from fans who raised health concerns.
The actress responded to the backlash by stating that she had microwaved the snow and it was clear, questioning if it was wrong to eat snow.
Witherspoon's 'Chococinno' recipe, made from cold brew coffee, syrups and snow, has been viewed millions of times on TikTok, with some users supporting her and others expressing concern over the safety of consuming snow.
Scientists have stated that snow is usually safe to eat but can also contain harmful pollutants, including car exhaust fumes that combine with snow in the air as it falls.
Experts have advised not to eat freshly fallen snow, which attracts the most pollutants from the air, or snow that has been in ploughed or come into direct contact with the ground.