diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/oldchem/chemical_reaction/chemical_reaction_food.dm b/code/modules/reagents/oldchem/chemical_reaction/chemical_reaction_food.dm
index c3ca3e41145..089ad40cdde 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/oldchem/chemical_reaction/chemical_reaction_food.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/oldchem/chemical_reaction/chemical_reaction_food.dm
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@
 	result = "water"
 	required_reagents = list("ice" = 1)
 	result_amount = 1
-	max_temp = 274
+	min_temp = 274
 	mix_message "Water pools as the ice melts."
 	mix_sound = null
 /datum/chemical_reaction/dough