Sugar rush
A yummy ingredient that comes from beet crops or sugar cane.
What is sucrose?
A compound found in plant drinks that stimulates the central nervous system.
What is caffeine?
Chefs love element #29 because it's a great conductor of heat and electricity.
What is copper?
What is an acid?
A red iron-containing protein pigment found in muscles which is responsible for its color.
What is myoglobin?
A sweet that is found naturally in fruit and honey.
What is fructose?
Numerous complex proteins produced by living cells that catalyze specific reactions.
What are enzymes?
Element #53 is found in dairy, grain products, seaweed, and seafood.
What is iodine?
The scientific name for vitamin C.
What is ascorbic acid?
The passage of water and small molecules across a semipermeable membrane.
What is osmosis?
A sugar found in certain milkshakes and beer that is produced when starch breaks down.
What is maltose?
A protein found in milk.
What is casein?
The heaviest radioactive element, #92, which fuels nuclear reactors.
What is uranium?
An acid produced by bacteria in milk to aid in making cheese and yogurt.
What is lactic acid?
The release of dangerous atoms that form particles or electromagnetic rays.
What is radiation?
A sugar found in babies' favorite drink that provides energy.
What is lactose?
Complex enzymes derived from calves' stomach linings that are used in cheese making.
What is rennet?
Element #19 is found in bananas, avocados, starchy roots and tubers, legumes, and more.
What is potassium?
A sour or pungent smelling acid found in citrus fruit and vinegar.
What is ascetic acid?
A compound like lime or soda that neutralizes acids and turns litmus paper blue.
What is an alkali?
A sweet made from corn or wheat that is chemically identical to blood sugar.
What is dextrose?
An enzyme that helps your body break down carbohydrates.
What is amylase?
Element #30 is a key component in over 200 enzymes, is found in meat, and is essential for human health.
What is zinc?
This alpha hydroxy acid is found in cosmetics, certain fruits, wines, and food.
What is malic acid?
A substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals.
What is an antioxidant?