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Down on the Farm / Butter in a Jar

Butter in a Jar

Children shake cream in sealed jars until it separates into butter and buttermilk, a simple food science activity with a tasty result.

How to run it

  1. Half-fill small plastic jars with cold thickened cream and seal.
  2. Give each small group a jar to shake in turns.
  3. Stop to check the changes every few minutes.
  4. Drain the buttermilk, rinse the butter in cold water and taste on bread.

You will need

  • thickened cream
  • small plastic jars with lids
  • bread or crackers
  • bowl of cold water
Make it easier or harderEducators can do the final draining for younger children; older children can add salt or herbs and compare.
SafetyCheck for dairy allergies and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children predict and observe a change in materials.

Fits these theme days

Down on the FarmMilk DayFarm to Table DayScience Day

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