ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Alcohol powder

Okay kiddo, so you know what alcohol is, right? It's like a drink that makes grown-ups feel funny and happy. Well, alcohol powder is kind of like that, but it's a powder instead of a drink.

The way that alcohol powder works is that it's made by combining alcohol with another substance called maltodextrin. Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate that is often used to make powders and other types of food products.

When you mix the alcohol and maltodextrin together, it forms a powder that looks kind of like sugar. But if you put that powder in your mouth and swallow it, your body will treat it like alcohol and you'll start to feel the effects pretty quickly.

Now, here's the thing about alcohol powder: it can be really dangerous if you're not careful. Because it's a powder, it's really easy to accidentally inhale it instead of swallowing it. That can cause all sorts of problems, like coughing, choking, or even damage to your lungs.

Plus, because the powder can be so concentrated, it's really easy to accidentally take too much and get really drunk really fast. And that's not safe for anyone, especially little kids like you.

So even though alcohol powder might seem like a fun idea, it's really important to be careful and responsible around it. It's much safer to just stick to regular drinks that you can sip slowly and enjoy without any risks.