Comparing Cranberry Condiments
Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
Up to 1 day
Key Concepts
Polymer, pectin
![]() IntroductionDoes your family have jellied cranberry sauce with Thanksgiving dinner? Jellied cranberries are thick and retain the shape of the mold in which they are placed, which might mean a turkey-shaped mold or even the shape of the can if you use a canned version. Taking a bite of jiggly jellied cranberries can be a fun addition to a delicious meal, but cranberries can also be served as a liquid-like sauce. Both versions use the same ingredients, so what makes one turn into a gelatin while the other stays more fluid? To find out, try out this holiday-flavored science activity! CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
Up to 1 day
Key Concepts
Polymer, pectin
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