Oxygen is essential for life but oxidation reactions are not always useful. Oxidations in food can cause it to deteriorate. Antioxidants are added to prevent this. Here, students investigate the enzyme-catalysed oxidation that causes cut apples to go brown.
Making salad dressing
July 17, 2018
Emulsifiers and stabilisers help to keep foods that contain oil and water mixed, with a regular consistency. Students research the ingredients for a coleslaw salad