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 “oxygen”
9 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
The spatula flipped when it was told it had a big head.
Size. Materials. Thickness. And why the design of the spatula flips food so well.
January 10, 2017
How now, brown cow?
Amino acids. Sugars. Flavors. And the Maillard reaction, explained simply.
August 14, 2015
Whichever way you slice it, its tan just didn’t look good.
Enzymes. Oxidation. Browning. And how to keep cut apples from turning brown.
August 11, 2015
Oxygen, you turn me(at) red.
Protein. Oxygen. Colors. And why raw and cooked meats have different colors.
July 31, 2015
Wind beneath my wings.
Convection. Radiant heat. Grilling. And how to make our barbecue fire hot fast.
June 15, 2015
Want to par-tea?
Oxidation. Infusions. Enzymes. 5 things no cafe tells you about drinking tea.
June 14, 2015
Chicks love air supply.
Temperature. Respiration. Crystals. And how unhatched chicks stay alive in their eggs.
February 22, 2015