Blowing up the bags of potato chips was no oxidant.
Nitrogen. Oils and fats. Oxidation. And why the bags are designed to be so puffy with inert gas.
January 11, 2017
Tagged “oil”
5 posts
I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow up your bags of potato chips with science!
Oxidation. Free radicals. Antioxidants. And the practical science tips that potato chips packaging design offers.
January 11, 2017
Soap opera.
Ionic and covalent. Polar and nonpolar. Bonds. And how soap is a great two-timer of water and oil.
January 11, 2017
“Yes it’s true, yes it’s true, I’m so happy to be stuck with you.”
Chemical bonds. Metals. Proteins. And how to keep meat from sticking to the pan.
January 11, 2017
Feeling negative? Mayo control your emulsions.
Shearing. Suspension. Stability. And how to make water and oil get along.
April 16, 2015