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Re: edible science
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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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Boston Children's Museum

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