Food Analysis (limited shelf life)
kit #6
Using simple and safe chemical tests, students can very quickly and easily identify the major nutrients in common foods. Students use step-by-step instructions to test common foods for the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids. They also perform qualitative (detect a presence) and quantitative (how much) tests of Vitamin C by using a very simple drop-by-drop titration process. Over 100 tests for unknowns can be performed on each food group. This kit does not use corrosive agents or toxic substances. NOTE: Because of limited shelf-life of certain components, the Food Analysis Kit should be used within three weeks of receipt.
- Identify major nutrients in common foods
- Test common foods for presence of nutrients
- Quantitatively determine Vitamin C in foods
Content List in Food Analysis (limited shelf life) is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
| 10 | Student Worksheets and Guides |
| 2 | Plastic droppers |
| 20 | Slides |
| 10 | Test tubes |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Fat Testing solution |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Protein Testing solution Type A |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Protein testing solution Type B |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Starch Testing solution |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Sugar Testing solution |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Vitamin C Standardizing solution |
| 1 | Drop control bottle of Vitamin C Testing solution |
- Number of students
- 10 - 40
- Number of groups
- Maximum of 10 groups
To complete this kit requires approximately one 50-minute class period.
