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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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