mātai matū | Kai Chemistry and Kitchen Alchemy!

Ever wondered what really happens to an egg when you cook it? How to make rēwena parāoa (potato bread)? Why corn 'pops'? Or how to make the perfect crispy chip? This is your chance to explore the amazing science behind the food we eat every day!

What You'll Discover:

• Can I Lick It: which chemicals are healthy/ unhealthy/ poisonous, and why?
• Whakapapa o te Kai: where is our food from?
• Kitchen Chemistry: Uncover the secrets of ingredients, from molecules to amazing reactions.

What You'll Do:

This course is all about hands-on discovery! You'll be:

• Experimenting: Conducting cool experiments with everyday ingredients.
• Cooking (and Eating!): Applying scientific principles to create delicious dishes.
• Investigating: Researching food trends, mātauranga and pūrākau, and how science helps us innovate.
• Sharing your creations: Show off your scientific cooking masterpieces!

Your Learning, Your Way:

You pick what interests you most! Your Learning Advisor will help you choose projects and investigations that match your curiosity in the world of food.