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You can imagine my absolute horror when I found out that you can download a fact sheet from the ABC website that shows you how to get the iron out of the breakfast cereal. All you have to do is crush the cereal that has been fortified with iron. A black powder will be visible then if you place a magnet near the crushed food the black powder will be attracted to it. For how to do this experiment go to the following url http://www.abc.net.au/science/surfingscientist/pdf/teachdemo30.pdf Read More
Sugar consumption is on the rise in developed countries. Now I wouldn't have a problem with this consumption increase if the sugar were rapadura or sucanat, but what is disturbing is consumers tend to prefer the alternative sweeteners that are perceived healthier such as corn syrup containing high-fructose and other alternative sweeteners that are available in the market. It is all about perception. Read More
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