Chemistry of Thanksgiving Food
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The food on the Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to just be a tasty meal—it can teach us chemistry too. Read and experiment with your Thanksgiving meal.
- Thanksgiving Table Tricks at Steve Spangler Science
Entertain the kids around your Thanksgiving table with some of these fun table tricks. - Re-Use the Turkey Thermometer
Ever wondered if you could reuse that red pop-up button thermometer again? Here's your chance to find out! - From Sauce to Solid: The Science of Cranberry Condiments
Try out different consistencies of cranberry sauce, all in the name of science. - Thanksgiving Experiments
Potatoes, wishbones & indigestion don't sound like a fun Thanksgiving, but they are part of some fun experiments!
- Bend a Bone with Vinegar
Bones normally snap in two like the wishbone. Can you make the bone bend, instead of break? - Marshmallow Man
Use any leftover marshmallows to create a statue, the put it in a glass bell jar with a vacuum pump and see what happens to your marshmallow man. - Fried Green Egg Food Science Project
Be like Sam-I-am this holiday and eat green eggs ham! - How to Make a Fruit Battery
Amaze your friends and family this holiday by turning on a light bulb with a citrus fruit. - Potato Clock
Power a clock with a potato.
- The Great Thanksgiving Chemistry Debates
This year around the table, why not discuss the chemistry behind your favorite holiday foods. - Thanksgiving Meals: Cooking with Chemistry
Browner turkeys and perfect pies sound delicious! Chemistry plus a couple of recipes to try out this holiday. - Talkin’ Turkey
Falling asleep after eating all that turkey? Find out if tryptophan is just a myth. - Timing the Perfect Turkey
How long does it take to roast the perfect turkey? Consider the temperature, pans, and more beforehand. - Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy?
L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is the culprit for you falling asleep after Thanksgiving dinner, right? - Turkey Day Chemistry in the Kitchen
Use science to create the perfect Thanksgiving meal from the turkey to the mashed potatoes to the pie for dessert. - The Rest Is Gravy
The Science Behind Thickening Gravy - Food Dehydration Technology
Instant mashed potatoes are a staple in some households. Learn how these potatoes became a National Historic Chemical Landmark. - Food Chemistry Quiz
How much do you know about food chemistry?
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