Chemical in Everyday ProductVeronica Guerra

SkittlesName Formula Information on

Chemical

Sugar C12H22O11 white, odorless, crystalline powder with a sweet taste

Corn Syrup C6H12O6 + H2O soften texture, add volume, prevent crystallization of sugar, and enhance flavor

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel

C55H96O6 ------

Apple Juice from concentrated

HO2CCH2CHOHCO2H -------

Citric Acid C6H8O7 Weak organic acid that tastes sour

Dextrin Modified Corn starch

C6H10O5 -----

Artificial Flavor ------ sensory impression of a food or other substance

Coloring Depends on the color Put color onto food

Ascorbic Acid C6H8O6 white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish

HazardsSkittles overall contain loads of sugar, however they are not as unhealthy as everyone thinks. The only thing that might not be good is coloring; which will worsen one's inability to pay attention.

ColgateName Formula Information on

Chem.

Sodium fluoride NaF A colorless solid, it is a source of the fluoride ion in diverse applications

Triclosan C12H7Cl3O2 An antibacterial and antifungal agent

ColgateProduct Method

Weighing and mixing1. Take the raw materials to the factory, the2. Ingredients are both manually and mechanically weighed. 3. Ingredients are mixed together. Usually, the glycerin-water mixture is done first.4. All the ingredients are mixed together in the mixing vat. 5. Temperature and humidity of vat are watched closely. This is important to ensuring that the mix comes together correctly. A commonly used vat in the toothpaste industry mixes a batch that is the equivalent of 10,000 four-ounce (118 ml) tubes.6. Fill tubes7. Shipping time

Diet CokeName Chemicals Information on

Chemical

Carbonated Water H2CO3 Water with carbon dioxide gas under pressure that has been dissolved

High Fructose Corn Syrup

C6H12O6 group of corn syrup that has undergone enzymatic processing to convert some of its glucose into fructose to produce a desired sweetness

Caramel Color C18H9N Na2O8S2 more fully oxidized than caramel candy and has an odor of burnt sugar and a biter taste. Its color ranges from pale yellow to dark brown

Phosphoric Acid H3PO4 A mineral acid having the chemical formulaH3PO4

Diet CokeName Formula Info on Chem.

Natural Flavor ------------- sensory impression of a food or other substance

Caffeine C8H10N4O2 bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid

Aspartame C14H18N2O5 an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as sugar substitute in some foods and beverages

Potassium Benzoate C7H5KO2 food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria

Citric Acid C6H8O7 Weak organic acid that tastes sour

HazardsAs some may know, diet coke of diet soda is known for their weight losing and being good for those who are diabetic. However, both of these reasons are inaccurate. First, every type of soda are artificially sweetened, which leads to weight gain. Second of all, there is something called the “cephalic phase response,” which your body tastes sweet and though there aren't any calories in their, the brain still thinks it is sugar and acts the same as if was normal sweetening.

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ank/the-chemistry-of-diet-coke

http://glassvisage.hubpages.com/hub/The-dangers-of-food-colorings

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucrose http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan http://www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Toothpas

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http://www.care2.com/greenliving/dangers-of-diet-soda.html