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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Growing Bread Moulds

Day 11...Just in case it needs one more day. But nothing grows...


Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
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The Pictures above are pictures that had no sunlight and kept in ziplock bag for 10 days




Day 10


Day 9


Day 8


Day 7




Day 6




Day 5



Day 4



Day 3

Day 2


Day 1
Above is the bread that is kept in a Ziplock bag and left
on the table to grow mould for 10 days!













Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Exploring further

Harmful effects of consuming too much acid
-Cause the gums to become more swollen

3 types of acidic food
-Plums
-Cranberries and Blueberries
-Prunes

In some instances, our stomach may produce excessive acid.
Below is a suggestion what a person may consume to treat this problem.
-milk

PH for some samples







Tuesday, July 1, 2008

MOULD

What is bread mould ?
It is fungus growing on decaying bread.

What are the similarities and differences between bread mould compared to plants and animals ?
- Bread Mould does not make food like animals but plants can make food
-All 3 needs water to survive,

Where and how should bread be stored to keep it free from moulds ?
Its should be store at room temperature in a cool , dry place . Refrigeration speeds up staling.However , in hot , humid weather , bread kept more than 2-3 days should be refrigerated to retard mold growth.

What other foods do you think might grow moulds if left exposed?
-cheese

Suggest 3 ways of preserving food without the use of refrigerators?
- Storage

- Drying
- Canning
Simple storage is, by far, the oldest method of preserving food. It's also the easiest. Perishables to be kept by this process are merely placed in a cool, dry environment such as a cellar or specially-constructed hole in the ground. Only a limited number of fruits and vegetables can be preserved in this fashion, however, and only for a limited period of time.