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Resource:Quinine Cover-Up
Provider:Exploratorium
Summary:Discover how seasonings can mask unpleasant tastes
Description:"Chefs and food scientists often think about how one flavor in a dish is affected by other flavors. Being able to balance flavors is the key to creating satisfyingly seasoned dishes. Cooks in the know can use simple molecules like salt or sugar to cover unpleasant tastes or round out weak ones (you can learn some of these tricks in our dinner party fix-it quiz). This experiment will show you how easy it is to tone down a bitter flavor. Tonic water contains quinine, a bitter compound that adds character to cocktails. With a pinch of salt, you'll see how easy it is to take that bitter edge off. Remember, this trick will work with bitter foods, too. But don't go overboard: Too salty is almost as bad as too bitter!"
Contributed by:Marnice Emerson
C A T E G O R I E S
Orientation:General
Subjects:Science, Anatomy, Health
Teaching Methods:Online Interactive, Simulation, Tutorial, Tutorial
I N T E N D E D   F O R:
Ages:11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
Grades:6,7,8,9,10,11,12
F O R   M O R E   I N F O R M A T I O N
Web Site:http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/seasoning/kitchen/activity-quinine.html

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