How Do Color Changing Marshmallows Work?
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:10
With a little chemical investigation, you can figure out how Jet-Puffed's new color changing marshmallows work!
food chemistry
A Short Activity for Introducing Thermochemistry
Michael Jansen | Thu, 02/23/2023 - 09:00
This activity is an interesting way to engage students before formally beginning the study of Thermochemistry. Students experiment and compare the use of 1% milk and half & half cream in coffee.
The Sweet and Delicious Chemistry of Brownies
Scott Donnelly | Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:05
Who is not interested in food, right? Why not use what happens in the kitchen everyday to teach some chemistry? This blog post shares some conceptually based questions based on the information found on the backside of a popular dry mix brownie product.
Acid, Base, pH and Food Chemistry
Chad Husting | Fri, 06/09/2017 - 06:58
Students will be engaged in this activity that will help them make the connection between food and chemistry. Acid, bases and pH are addressed.
Earth Day 2017 - Chemistry Feeds Our World
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 03/22/2017 - 08:37
The American Chemical Society will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2017. This year's theme is Chemistry Feeds Our World. I have gathered some resources related to food and cooking from ChemEd X in honor of the theme. I have also included links to other resources.
Developing a High School Food Chemistry Elective
Erica Posthuma | Thu, 02/16/2017 - 09:38
Food chemistry is an interesting and fun class for students. Read the article for some suggestions about resources along with an outline of a unit developed around water in cooking.
JCE Classroom Activity #92: Testing for Iodide in Table Salt
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 11/20/2013 - 20:01
One of over 100 activities in the collection, JCE Classroom Activity #92 describes how to test for the presence of iodide in iodized salt using only water, iodized salt, 3% hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and liquid laundry starch. Watch the video for an added twist to the activity.