Economical Food Calorimeter – Explore the Energy in Food

The Economical Food Calorimeter is the perfect educational tool for students to investigate the energy released by burning food. Safe and easy to use, it turns food combustion into a hands-on, practical learning experience, using the released energy to heat a water container. The rise in water temperature allows students to measure the energy content of food directly.

With this kit, students will learn to:

• Determine the actual caloric value of a snack or food item.

• Understand how to read and interpret calorie information on food packaging.

• Conduct experiments safely, using classroom-ready equipment.

Features & Benefits:

• Safe and simple – designed specifically for educational use

• Activity guide included – clear instructions for effective experiments

• Complete kit – everything needed for accurate, repeatable measurements

Kit Contents:

• 1 × 125 ml Erlenmeyer flask with plastic ring

• 1 × Metal chamber

• 1 × Metal chamber lid

• 1 × Stopper with pin for holding food

• 1 × Detailed activity guide

This Economical Food Calorimeter is ideal for science classes, school labs, and hands-on activities, allowing students to connect theory to practical experiments while exploring the world of food energy.