You may have noticed that almost all of our containers are made out of glass right now. That’s because it’s the safest, healthiest option for food science experiments. But using a glass beaker for food science experiments isn’t as simple as just using it for drinks.
To make sure that the mixture is always hot enough, you need to use a thick glass beaker. It needs to be one with handles on both sides so that you can also easily put it down if necessary. Here are some more tips on how to use a thick glass beaker for food science experiments!
What is a thick glass beaker?
A thick glass beaker is one made with sturdy glass that has a thicker wall than a standard plastic cup. Thick glass beakers are also often crystal clear, making them ideal for visual food science experiments. You can easily pour liquids into a thick glass beaker without worrying that they will spill over. You can also stir things without worrying that it will stir up too much air in the glass beaker.
Thick glass beakers can withstand high heat and extreme cold, so you can even use them to make ice cream or sherbet. When you’re done, your food science experiment will turn out looking and tasting just as good as the day you made it!
How to use a thick glass beaker for food science experiments
When you use a thick ass glass beaker for food science experiments, you need to make sure that the beaker is large enough to contain the required amount of food ingredients. Beaker sizes vary, but a 6-ounce glass beaker should be able to hold about 2/3 cup of liquid. If you need to make a larger batch, use a smaller beaker. Thick glass beakers are also good for making soups, stocks, and sauces.
You can even use them to make coffee or tea! Thick glass beakers are best used when making food science experiments that require heat and/or high heat. The thicker the better, in this case, to ensure that you don’t lose any of the hot ingredients. These can be experiments like cooking oatmeal to a creamy texture or roasting carrots to make them a bit sweeter.
Both dry and liquid ingredients can be added to a thick glass beaker for food science experiments. If you are making a hot beverage like coffee or tea, you can even add milk to get it to a perfect consistency.
How to measure using a thick glass beaker
If you are measuring a thick glass beaker, you can either use the capacity or proof marks on the side. When measuring out ingredients, you should use the capacity mark as your guide. If you are making a beverage like coffee or tea, you can also use the spoonful mark. Here, you can see what a thick glass beaker should look like for a serving size.
Use your thick glass beaker for food science experiments!
There are so many great uses for your thick glass beaker. We can’t list them all, but here are a few ideas! You can use it to make soups, stews, casseroles, macaroni and cheese, bread, and more! You can also use it to make stocks and broths to add flavor to your soups and stews. For pasta sauces, you can make creamy soups or use them as a base to make your favorite tomato-based sauces.