Raising agents

AIM - what is the best raising agent

METHOD -  1. Measure 1/2 tsp raising agent into a test tube

                     2. Half fill the balloon with water

                     3. Put the balloon over the test tube

                     4. Tip in the water

                     5. Record what happens to the balloon

                     6. Warm gently

                     7. Record what happens to the balloon

                     8. Leave to one side, Record what happens after 5 - 10 mins

  

OBSERVATION - The best raising agent is the baking powder because it inflated the balloon faster than the active yeast

TYPE OF RAISING AGENT	INITIAL REACTION	AFTER WARMING	AFTER 5 MINS	AFTER 20 MINS
BAKING POWDER	Fizzed up and inflated the balloon	nothing
BAKING SODA	Dissolved in the water and kinda inflated
YEAST & SUGAR	It did not dissolve fully like it was supposed to	Foamed up	Balloon got bigger