TY - BOOK AU - Lister,Ted AU - Blumenthal,Heston TI - Kitchen chemistry SN - 0854043896 AV - QD43 .L57 2005 PY - 2005/// CY - London, UK PB - Royal Society of Chemistry KW - Science KW - Experiments KW - Chemical reactions KW - Interdisciplinary approach in education KW - Cooking N1 - Includes bibliographical references; The use of salt in cooking (1) -- The use of salt in cooking (2) -- By how much does salt increase the boiling point of water? -- It all salt the same? -- "Low sodium" salt substitutes -- What affects the colour [color] and texture of cooked vegetables? -- Should beans be cooked with the lid on or off? -- The chemistry of baking powder -- The structure of ice and water -- Why do pans stick? -- Enzymes and jellies -- The chemistry of flavour [flavor] -- Chemical changes during cooking -- The science of ice cream -- 'Asparagus pee' -- How hot are chilli [chili] peppers? N2 - This resource for schools and colleges demonstrates the role of chemistry in the kitchen and highlights the wide applicability of chemical principles ER -