Adding heat beads while cooking is a great way to add flavor and texture to your food. Heat beads can be added to any dish, from appetizers to main courses, and they can be used in both cooked and raw dishes. When adding heat beads to cooked dishes, they should be added at the beginning of cooking so that they have time to soften and release their flavors. If you are adding them to a raw dish, such as a salad, you can add them just before serving.