This invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for thawing an
object to be thawed. The method of thawing an object to be thawed
according to the present invention comprises a step of generating a first
stream (F1) inside of a reservoir (8) containing liquid by supplying
additional liquid into the reservoir. The first stream flows to surround
the object to be thawed introduced into the reservoir (8). The method
further comprises a step of thawing the object to be thawed introduced
into the reservoir (8) while it is rotated on its axis by the first
stream (F1).