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I enjoy tricking the senses as well, but using sight rather than smell. We did this for a summer camp a couple years ago:
Prepare two pitchers using a clear juice, like Capri Sun. The real flavors don't matter, but it is good to make each pitcher a different flavor. Then, using food coloring, change the color of the juice, perhaps making fake 'grape juice' out of one and maybe fake 'lemon ice tea' or 'cherry juice' out of the other. Offer guests a small cup of the 'tea' or 'grape juice' while talking about another subject. Ask them how their drink tastes. Only about half will even question what flavor you have given them. Once the subject of the flavor of their drink has come up, ask them to try their drink again with their eyes closed- they may be able to guess the real flavor. Make sure to keep the Capri Sun bags around to show guests what flavor they are drinking after they have guessed.
People are very predisposed to believe their eyes over other things- this is why it is difficult to walk in a straight line blind-folded or keep your balance while looking at something that is moving. It is also why chefs spend so much time making their food look good; after all, presentation is half the meal.
Stephanie Kazmierzak-Esler
Science Interpreter
Orlando Science Center
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Rather than make food, my favorite edible experiment involves testing the senses. Ask the visitor to close their eyes. Hand them two jelly beans (lemon flavored works well). Now ask them to eat the first one while holding their nose. They will taste sweet, but it will be difficult for them to figure out the flavor. Now have them eat the second one without holding their nose. They will immediately taste the lemon flavor. Highlights the importance of smell in the enjoyment of food.
Cheers,
Erika
Erika C. Shugart, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
Koshland Science Museum: Interact with the Issues National Academy of Sciences www.koshland-dc.org
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:54:28 -0400
From: "Daniels, Alissa" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: edible science
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what's your favorite edible experiment that can be done in 10 minutes or less, for large crowds? Butter-making is always a big hit, looking for more ideas. (surprisingly, a search through the list-serv archives turned up bupkus)
thanks everyone!
AD
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Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager
Boston Children's Museum
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