Sodium Benzoate Taste Test Strips, 100 Strips/Vial

These Sodium Benzoate Taste Test Strips are used to demonstrate genetic variation in taste sensitivity. Depending on an individual's genotype, the taste of the strip may register as sweet, salty, bitter, or tasteless.

This variation is typically linked to dominant genetic traits, with both homozygous-dominant and heterozygous-dominant individuals able to detect a taste. Each strip is designed for safe, single-use application and has a 24-month shelf life for optimal performance.

Safe Use In Educational Settings

Designed strictly for use in genetics education, these strips are not for ingestion. To use, remove a strip from the vial, place it on the tongue, and observe the taste. The strips have been used safely in classrooms for decades.

While the concentration of active ingredients is minimal and well below hazardous thresholds, individuals with allergy concerns should consult their instructor or abstain from use. The 24-month shelf life ensures longevity and classroom readiness across multiple academic years.

Allergen & Manufacturing Notes

Manufactured in Cottonwood, Arizona, these strips are produced in a standard facility that does not handle common allergens like nuts or gluten. However, the site is not certified allergen-free, and raw materials are not sourced from allergen-controlled suppliers. Individuals with known sensitivities should exercise caution before participating in this activity.

Packaging & Strip Dimensions

Each vial contains 100 test strips and is compact and portable. The vial measures 19mm in diameter by 70mm in height. Each strip measures 48mm in length by 6mm in width, making them easy to handle and distribute in classroom settings. Strips maintain efficacy for up to 24 months when stored in a dry, cool environment.

Product Features

• Genetic Taste Indicator: Demonstrates inherited taste sensitivity linked to dominant traits.
• Educational Use Only: Ideal for safe use in genetics teaching and classroom demonstrations.
• Multiple Taste Outcomes: May register as sweet, salty, bitter or tasteless depending on individual genetics.
• Safe for Classroom Use: Used for decades with minimal allergen risk and non-hazardous concentrations.
• Compact Packaging: Vial design makes storage and transport easy and efficient.
• Standard Strip Dimensions: Easy-to-handle size for consistent use and distribution.
• 24-Month Shelf Life: Ensures product stability for long-term storage and repeated use across academic terms.
• Non-Allergen Certified Facility: Produced in a site not handling nuts or gluten, but not allergen-certified.
• Made In USA: Manufactured in Cottonwood, Arizona under controlled conditions.