Chemistry in Your Kitchen

Cooking, cleaning, and even doing laundry involve chemistry.

• Cooking: Heat causes chemical changes in food, like browning bread (the Maillard reaction).
• Cleaning: Soaps and detergents work by breaking down grease through chemical interactions.
• Preservation: Acids and salts in pickling prevent spoilage by affecting microbial chemistry.

Practical Knowledge

Understanding household chemistry can make you a smarter cook and a safer cleaner!