Tag: At home chemistry

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, protein content is a critical factor for nutritional labeling and quality control, and knowing how to test for protein in food is essential for both consumers and producers. From simple color-change experiments you can do at home to complex laboratory analyses, various methods exist to confirm and quantify protein levels. This guide will explore the different techniques available, outlining their principles, procedures, and applications for a deeper understanding of food science.

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the average American consumes around 270 calories of added sugar per day, which can be a difficult quantity to accurately track. Fortunately, you can learn how to test if there is sugar in something using simple chemical and observational methods, both at home and in a lab setting.