The chemistry of food and cooking is just one example of the many roles
chemistry plays in our everyday lives. This topic provides an exciting
context for some familiar chemistry and a way to engage students with
the subject. Kitchen Chemistry contains a wide variety of activities,
from class practicals and demonstrations to reading comprehension and
paper-based exercises. Each activity deals with an aspect of the
chemistry of food and/or cooking. The material is suitable for a wide
range of ages, from primary to post-16, and helps reinforce the idea
that everything is made of chemicals and that there is no difference
between 'man-made' and 'natural' chemicals.