Food coloring isn't just for baking. Check out these 6 incredible science experiments

Food coloring is one of the best tools you can use for a science experiment. Using food coloring can show when a reaction is happening or when two or more substances don't mix. Using the food coloring can help you through the learning process of your experiment.
These are 6 cool science experiments that use food coloring that you may want to try out for yourself.
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1. Homemade lava lamp
Lava lamps have intrigued society since the 1960’s. The slow-moving globs and beautiful colors give you something to watch for hours. Now using some household items and food coloring you can create your own lava lamp. By watching the video below, you can learn how to make your own personal lava lamp.
2. Magic milk
We always heard that milk does a body good, but never that it was magical. It actually is not, but you may questions milks magical properties after this experiment. Watch the video below and see how with a little bit of milk and some food coloring you can make beautiful science.
3. Density experiment
Different liquids hold different densities. Adding different substances that can be dissolved in various liquids will change the density of the liquid. Following the steps found in this video, you will see the varying differences in the density of the liquids by using the food coloring. It actually looks really cool when you are finished.
4. Underwater fireworks experiment
Fireworks underwater? That doesn’t sound right, but that is what this experiment is going to create. This is an awesome experiment that will show you exactly how to create them. Watch this amazing experiment below.
5. Raining blood experiment
This experiment sounds very gruesome, but in fact, it is an experiment about mixing various substances and how they interact together. For this experiment, you will use the food coloring to make a deep red color. Try this experiment after you watch the video below, and learn to see how cool science can be.
6. Color changing flowers
Did you know that flowers still take in water even after you have cut the stem to put them in a vase? That is how they can remain so beautiful in your home, for at least a couple days. By using food coloring you will be able to actually see how water affects the petals of a flower. Watch the transformation below.
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