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Food Calorimeter
Food Calorimeter (Product Code: SLE/H/13) is a classroom device for finding out how much energy solid foods release when they burn. A food sample is pinned on the stand beneath a flask of water, and the rise in the water's temperature as the sample burns shows how much heat it gave off. Biology, home-science and physics teachers use it in nutrition and energy lessons, and it is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, as part of its school biology lab equipment for India and international markets.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Food calorimeter for solid food samples |
| Purpose | Measuring the calories released when solid foods burn |
| Method | Food pinned on the stand under a flask of water; the water's temperature change is measured as the food burns |
| Result | Heat evolved per gram of food burned, compared with food labels or other burned samples |
| Lesson fit | Several samples can be tested within one class period |
| Supplied with | Instructions |
Typical Use
Students weigh a small piece of food such as a nut, a cracker or a piece of dried bread, pin it on the stand and light it, with a flask of water held above. They read the water temperature before ignition and again when the sample stops burning, then reweigh what is left. Using the mass of water, its temperature rise and the specific heat capacity of water, they work out the heat released and divide it by the mass of food burned to get a heat-per-gram value. Comparing that figure with the energy printed on the food label is the most memorable part of the lesson, because the class result is usually lower — which leads straight into a discussion of heat escaping to the air and incomplete burning.
Since the procedure is short, a class can test several foods in one period and compare fatty snacks with starchy ones. To build a complete calorimeter experiment kit, pair the device with a thermometer, a balance and a small flame source. Work on a heat-resistant surface in a ventilated room, keep safety goggles on while samples burn, and check for nut allergies in the group before using nuts as samples.
Manufacturer
ScienceLab is the brand name under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited makes laboratory apparatus in Ambala, Haryana, and the Food Calorimeter is produced there for school and college laboratories. You can read about the company's background and product range in our company profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Useful additions for a food-energy practical:
- Triple Beam Balance — to weigh each food sample before and after burning for the per-gram figure
- Laboratory Thermometer — for reading the water temperature before and after each burn
- Glass Spirit Lamp — a steady flame for igniting the food sample
- Safety Goggles — eye protection for students while samples burn
- Calorimeter Food — another food calorimeter model listed in our biology range
Browse other thermal teaching apparatus in the Heat category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of food can be tested?
The device is designed for solid foods, which can be pinned on the stand and burned beneath the water.
How many samples can a class test in one lesson?
The procedure is simple enough for students to test multiple samples within one class period.
Is the water flask included?
The method uses a flask of water above the stand, but the flask is not listed as a separate item. Please contact us to confirm what is packed with your order.
Do I need a thermometer?
Yes — the experiment depends on measuring the water's temperature change, and a thermometer is not listed among the supplied items. See the Laboratory Thermometer above or ask us to quote one.
Why are class results lower than the values on food labels?
Some heat escapes to the surrounding air and some food may not burn completely, so classroom figures normally fall below label values. Comparing the two is part of the learning.
Are instructions provided?
Yes, instructions are included with the Food Calorimeter.
What should an institutional enquiry include?
Share the number of units, the delivery location in India or abroad, and any accessories you want quoted alongside through our contact form; warranty terms are confirmed in the quotation.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
