Food Analysis Kit

Scientific Concepts and Processes

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.

Kit Contents:

• 1 Teachers Guide with MSDS
• 10 Student Worksheets and Guides
• 2 Plastic droppers
• 20 Slides
• 10 Test tubes

Drop Control Bottles:

• 1 Fat Testing Solution
• 1 Protein Testing Solution Type A
• 1 Protein testing solution Type B
• 1 Starch Testing Solution
• 1 Sugar Testing Solution
• 1 Vitamin C Standardizing Solution
• 1 Vitamin C Testing Solution