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Thanksgiving Turkey Compilation

Reactions - Uncover the Chemistry in Everyday Life

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Reactions Science Videos | November 20, 2018

Enjoy this compilation of Thanksgiving turkey chemical deliciousness! We’re celebrating the holiday with our favorite food science bits and pieces. More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here!

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On Deep Frying oils

Smoke Point

How Deep Frying Cooks a food

Cooking Oils

Cool Guide on how to use different oils

How to Deep Fry A Turkey W/O Killing Yourself

Turkey Fry Safety

Autoignition of cooking oils

Flavors in Frying

Polarity of water and oil

Maillard Reaction Infographic

The Science of Deep Frying

Polar Representation

Steam is 1700 times original volume of water

Turkey Fryer Fire

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Andrew Bench

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day.

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