Preservatives
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| Activity | Description | Subject(s) | Level |
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| Food spoilage is often caused by microbial growth. Students investigate the conditions needed for the growth of microbes on rice. In this way looking at microbial growth as well as the conditions needed to preserve food. |
Science |
KS3 and above |
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Students investigat the effects of a range of preservatives on the storage of peas. Preservatives tested include: salt, vinegar, sugar, sodium nitrite and sulfur dioxide solution. |
Science |
KS3 and above |
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| This paper-based revision activity allows students to summarise the different methods of food preservation and how they work. |
Science Food Technology |
KS3 and above |