In this program, host Susan Turgeson and a group of students demonstrate six easy food-based experiments, and explain the science behind them. Experiments include Sensory Evaluation; The Biochemistry of Milk: Mozzarella Cheese; Hand Washing and Food Safety; The Scientific Method: What Makes Popcorn Pop?; Emulsions: Mayonnaise; and Fermentation: Root Beer. The video also features a tour of a sensory evaluation lab, and an interview with a food science professor.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 02, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Instructional materials available online.

Emulsions: Mayonnaise (6:04) -- Fermentation: Root Beer (9:28) -- Scientific Method: What Makes Popcorn Pop? (6:47) -- Hand Washing and Food Safety (5:35) -- Biochemistry of Milk: Mozzarella Cheese (8:16) -- Sensory Evaluation (2:20) -- Food Science: Why Is It Important? (5:08) -- Credits: 'Food Science Experiments' (0:11).