The Effectiveness of Phosphoric Acid on Meat
The Effectiveness of Phosphoric Acid on Meat
Chapter I. Introduction
A. Background Of The Study
This experiment was performed to find out if the acidity in Coca Cola could dissolve meat. The testing was done by placing pieces of pork, chicken breast and salmon into bowls filled with Coca Cola, and observing meat for 5 days.
Coca Cola is a popular carbonated beverage that is sold in more than 200 countries. Also known as Coke, it can be purchased from vending machines, department stores and restaurants all over the world. It is normally packed and sold in bottles, cans and PET bottles. Several newer versions of Coke, like Diet Coke and Vanilla Coke, are also being sold worldwide.
The main ingredients used to produce the Coca Cola drink are carbonated drink, sugar, caffeine, phosphoric acid and some natural flavoring. The presence of phosphoric acid in Coca Cola makes the drink very acidic. It has a pH level of about 2.7. At this level of acidity, Coca Cola can dissolve the calcium in tooth enamel, chalk and limestone.
There are myths and rumours that the Coca Cola drink can actually dissolve Pork in 2 days. However, this is very unlikely because the pH of our stomach is between 1.5 and 3.5. This is because of the presence of hydrochloric acid in our stomach. Despite having pH lower than Coca Cola, our stomach still needs enzymes like pepsin to break down the food in our stomach for digestion.
B. Statement Of The Problem
Certain diseases in consuming carbonated products, such as Coca Cola, has been a problem for many people as it causes osteoporosis, for lowering calcium containment in the body, and various heart diseases for its high sugar level.
C. Hypothesis
Immersing the pork, chicken breast and salmon in Coca Cola over an extended period will not dissolve the meat.
D. Significance Of The Study
Dfjdnvc
E. Scope and Limitations
This study was conducted from February 19, to February 24, 2013. The experiment is limited to observation
Chapter I. Introduction
A. Background Of The Study
This experiment was performed to find out if the acidity in Coca Cola could dissolve meat. The testing was done by placing pieces of pork, chicken breast and salmon into bowls filled with Coca Cola, and observing meat for 5 days.
Coca Cola is a popular carbonated beverage that is sold in more than 200 countries. Also known as Coke, it can be purchased from vending machines, department stores and restaurants all over the world. It is normally packed and sold in bottles, cans and PET bottles. Several newer versions of Coke, like Diet Coke and Vanilla Coke, are also being sold worldwide.
The main ingredients used to produce the Coca Cola drink are carbonated drink, sugar, caffeine, phosphoric acid and some natural flavoring. The presence of phosphoric acid in Coca Cola makes the drink very acidic. It has a pH level of about 2.7. At this level of acidity, Coca Cola can dissolve the calcium in tooth enamel, chalk and limestone.
There are myths and rumours that the Coca Cola drink can actually dissolve Pork in 2 days. However, this is very unlikely because the pH of our stomach is between 1.5 and 3.5. This is because of the presence of hydrochloric acid in our stomach. Despite having pH lower than Coca Cola, our stomach still needs enzymes like pepsin to break down the food in our stomach for digestion.
B. Statement Of The Problem
Certain diseases in consuming carbonated products, such as Coca Cola, has been a problem for many people as it causes osteoporosis, for lowering calcium containment in the body, and various heart diseases for its high sugar level.
C. Hypothesis
Immersing the pork, chicken breast and salmon in Coca Cola over an extended period will not dissolve the meat.
D. Significance Of The Study
Dfjdnvc
E. Scope and Limitations
This study was conducted from February 19, to February 24, 2013. The experiment is limited to observation
References: Coca Cola – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola Is it true that carbonation and acids in soda can dissolve a T-bone pork? – http://www.todaysmodernwoman.com/Non-Alcoholic-Drinks/234090.htm Is the phosphoric acid in Coca Cola actually dangerous? – http://www.foodag.com/html/Non-Alcoholic-Drinks/87504.html