Date: Mon, 01 Sep 1997 21:21:06 -0700
From: Tim Ostrom <576587@ousd.k12.ca.us>
To: exploratorium pinhole <pinhole@exploratorium.edu>
Subject: Peanut Brittle
Pinhole Listserv wrote:
> Hi Tim,
> Acetic acid occurs in vinegar at about 5% by volume. Rubbing alcohol
> is 70%
> isopropyl alcohol and 30% water. If you want sacrifice booze, it runs
> ariund
> 50% ethyl alcohol. Methyl alcohol (wood alcohol) can be obtained from
> a large
> building supplier. If you want these acids and alcohols in pure form,
> you
> will have to pay through the nose from a chemical supplier. Also
> remember,
> that to get the best results, you need to add sulfuric acid as a
> catalyst.
> Otherwise the reactions take forever.
> I have a laboratory for making peanut brittle. If you want it, let me
> know.
>
>
>
> Neil
> Fetter
Aloha,
I am interested in the Peanut Brittle lab. If you have other kitchen
Chemistry activities I am interested < :
Thanks,
Tim Ostrom