Beyond Unit 15 Day 3 Science
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:06 pm
This is the science activity where you are to make curds and whey. I had seen others post in FB that their's didn't work, but I thought I would try it as written. It was a failure just like others had mentioned. You end up with a thick milky mess, but there is no separation. I gave it lots of time (over an hour), and after about 30 minutes I even added more vinegar to see if that was the issue.
So, then I referred to trusty google, and saw a few sets of instructions saying ot hear the milk first before adding the vinegar. I heated mine to a boil, stirring almost continually. Then I added the vinegar quickly. It was instant success.
Also, I read you can use any acid. Lemon juice or orange juice often gives a different but "better" flavor than vinegar. I might try that when my younger two get to Beyond.
I thought I would share this so Carrie was aware that almost no one has had success with it as written. But, with the very easy modification, it works perfectly!
So, then I referred to trusty google, and saw a few sets of instructions saying ot hear the milk first before adding the vinegar. I heated mine to a boil, stirring almost continually. Then I added the vinegar quickly. It was instant success.
Also, I read you can use any acid. Lemon juice or orange juice often gives a different but "better" flavor than vinegar. I might try that when my younger two get to Beyond.
I thought I would share this so Carrie was aware that almost no one has had success with it as written. But, with the very easy modification, it works perfectly!
