Why doesn't jelly set when fresh pineapple is used?
Basic Problem:
Jelly is made from protein, gelatin, this is dissolved in hot water and as it cools, it sets. For a childrens party it was decided to make some fruit jellies, these were made by putting sliced pineapple into the jelly before it set, the following observations were made:
oThe jelly set normally when tinned pineapple was added.
oWhen fresh, unripe pineapple was used the jelly set but was not as firm.
oWhen fresh,
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reaction other than the enzymes, the control just consists of a disk with the hole cut out, and water in place of a solution.
Tinned pineapple:
This was set up the same as the other experiments. It is the only real juice used, as it can not be reproduced as a solution.
References:
Advanced Biology principles and applications, C J Clegg and D G Mackean
www.howstuffworks.com
Cambridge advanced sciences Mammalian physiology and behaviour
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