Description
Learn how to change the color of your drinks instantly using the science of pH. This fun and educational guide will show you how to create vibrant, colorful beverages.
Ingredients
- Red cabbage (1 head)
- Water (2 cups)
- Lemon juice (1/4 cup)
- Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
- Various clear drinks (like lemonade, soda, etc.)
Instructions
- Chop the red cabbage and place it in a pot.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain the liquid to obtain the cabbage juice.
- Divide the cabbage juice into different glasses.
- Add lemon juice to one glass and observe the color change.
- Add baking soda to another glass and watch the color change again.
- Mix the cabbage juice with various clear drinks to see how the colors change based on pH levels.
Notes
- Red cabbage juice acts as a natural pH indicator.
- Acidic solutions turn the juice pink, while basic solutions turn it green.
- Experiment with different drinks to see a variety of color changes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg