This is the analysis form that students will use to determine which recipe produces the best results for the food coloring lab.

1. Food Coloring Comparative Analysis Form
Trial # Color Source Recipe # Food Scientist Name Period Today’s Date
1 1 2 3 4
2 1 2 3 4
1. We are measuring the effect source ingredients have on making dense food coloring.
Trial #1
1 2 3 4 5
1
The food coloring sample is so
thick that I can’t see through it
at all
The food coloring sample is so
thin that I would describe it as
transparent, watery
2
The food coloring sample is so
thick that I can’t see through it
at all
The food coloring sample is so
thin that I would describe it as
transparent, watery
2. We are measuring the effect source ingredients have on the taste of food coloring.
Trial #1
1 2 3 4 5
1
I can’t taste the source
ingredient at all!
I can taste the source ingredient
so much I can name the source
from the taste alone!
2
I can’t taste the source
ingredient at all!
I can taste the source ingredient
so much I can name the source
from the taste alone!
3. We are measuring the effect source ingredients have on food coloring when added to icing.
Trial #1
1 2 3 4 5
1
I can’t taste the source
ingredient at all!
I can taste the source ingredient
so much I can name the source
from the taste alone!
2
I can’t taste the source
ingredient at all!
I can taste the source ingredient
so much I can name the source
from the taste alone!
4. We are measuring the effect of time on the above attributes1