Upper Key Stage 2 are currently studying Pharaohs, and have been looking at the process of mummification. Over the past few weeks they have been testing out the process on a to try and find out what is the best salt for preservation.
Children mummified their tomatoes with different mixtures; including table salt, Epsom salt and a combination of table salt and bicarbonate of soda.
In the majority of cases, it was found that the mixture of table salt and bicarbonate of soda was best for preservation. Some of the tomatoes lost over 20g in weight through the process.
Although, all the children would agree, that it was a rather smell experiment!
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
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- Mummifying Tomatoes
