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Ricotta: Reactions & Acids (MS)
Explore the chemical reaction and formation of curds in cheese making through homemade ricotta.
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grade:
6
9
time:
2 class periods
active lab time:
30
minutes
objectives:
- Observe how adding an acid chemically changes the milk
- Identify chemical changes and physical changes
- Identify the main protein in milk that plays a role in cheesemaking
science concepts:
chemical reactions, acids and bases, cheese
essential questions:
- How does milk transform into cheese?
- What chemical and physicl changes occur in cheesemaking?
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