Following is a list of some of the more important ions in the cells and fluids of our bodies: Sodium ions are the principal cations found outside cells in the body. They help regulate and control the level of body fluids. Too little leads to diarrhea, anxiety, a decrease in body fluids, and circulatory failure.
Texture-wise, macarons are a unique combination of crisp, soft, and chewy. They aren't supposed to crumble into mush, and they shouldn't be so hard that you're getting a bonafide jaw workout. Instead, the outer shell should be crisp and give way to a soft chewy center with an intense burst of flavor.
In Italy, crushed macaroons are used in frangipani, a cream filling made by flavoring butter with lemon extract, rum, sherry or brandy. Macaroon crumbs are often added to ice cream (they are a part of the popular frozen tortoni, named after a 19th century cafe owner), pie fillings and puddings.