--- product_id: 1486619 title: "EISCO Super Taster Test Kit - PTC Paper Strips with Biodegradable Box & Instructions - Lab Quality - Classroom Pack - PTC Paper, Sodium Benzoate, Thiourea, and Control (No Chemical), 100 Strips Each" brand: "eisco" price: "£23.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Eisco" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1486619-eisco-super-taster-test-kit-ptc-paper-strips-with-biodegradable store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # dual-mode instructions (basic + lab) 400 lab-grade test strips biodegradable packaging EISCO Super Taster Test Kit - PTC Paper Strips with Biodegradable Box & Instructions - Lab Quality - Classroom Pack - PTC Paper, Sodium Benzoate, Thiourea, and Control (No Chemical), 100 Strips Each **Brand:** eisco **Price:** £23.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧬 Unlock your genetic taste code—because knowing is the new tasting! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EISCO Super Taster Test Kit - PTC Paper Strips with Biodegradable Box & Instructions - Lab Quality - Classroom Pack - PTC Paper, Sodium Benzoate, Thiourea, and Control (No Chemical), 100 Strips Each by eisco - **How much does it cost?** £23.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1486619-eisco-super-taster-test-kit-ptc-paper-strips-with-biodegradable) ## Best For - eisco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eisco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Classroom & Home Ready:** Bulk pack of 100 strips per test type supports multiple users—ideal for educators, families, and science enthusiasts. - • **Eco-Conscious Packaging:** Packaged in a sleek biodegradable box—because smart science should be sustainable. - • **Precision Genetic Tasting:** 400 scientifically validated strips to decode your taste genes with lab-quality accuracy. - • **Comprehensive Testing Variety:** Includes PTC, sodium benzoate, thiourea, and control strips to eliminate bias and ensure reliable results. - • **Inclusive Learning Experience:** Comes with both simplified and detailed instructions, perfect for classrooms or curious professionals. ## Overview The Super Taster Test Kit offers 400 lab-quality PTC, sodium benzoate, thiourea, and control paper strips in a biodegradable box, designed to reveal your genetic taste sensitivity. Perfect for classrooms or home experiments, it includes easy-to-follow instructions for both casual and scientific exploration of taste genetics. ## Description Product description We absolutely love science at hBARSCI. hBARSCI gets its name from the reduced Planck’s constant, 'h-bar'. Planck’s constant defines the relationship between light’s frequency and energy, and is the foundation upon which modern physics is built. Like the modest ħ , our goal is to lay the groundwork for an intellectually curious society. Our mission is to make the best science products easily obtainable. It doesn't matter if you are a nerd, scientist, post doc, parent, teacher, college student, or are just curious: we have what you need to experiment and learn. Just as humans have different levels of acuity in the senses of smell and sight, they also have differences in their ability to taste. Approximately 25% of Americans are considered "supertasters" and, of this subset, people have varying levels of "super tasting" ability. "Supertasters" are people who have the ability to taste the substance Phenylthiourea (PTC). Some people cannot taste this substance at all and others taste it quite distinctly. Whether or not a person is a supertaster (phenotype) is dependent on his/her genetics (genotype). Kit Includes 100 Strips containing Phenylthiourea (PTC) 100 Strips containing Sodium Benzoate 100 Strips containing Thiourea 100 Strips containing NO chemical (Control) Cardboard Storage Box Link for basic instructions, as well as a full and simplified version lab activity for classrooms or small groups Q: Can it be reused? A: Each strip is disposable after use, but there are 100 strips of each chemical. Q: Are instructions easy to follow? A: Yes, a link is included for two versions of instructions, a simplified version for younger viewers and a more detailed version for guided lab work. Q: Is it suitable for kids? A: Suitable for kids with adult supervision. Review: Fascinating, Fun, and Surprisingly Eye-Opening! - This kit was such a fun way to explore our taste genetics as a family. It comes with four types of strips—PTC, thiourea, sodium benzoate, and a control—and it was fascinating to see how differently each of us responded. One of us was a clear supertaster, another couldn’t taste anything at all! Even though instructions weren’t included, we didn’t need them—it’s very self-explanatory, and everything is clearly labeled. The quality was great, and we had some really interesting conversations afterward. Highly recommend for families, classrooms, or anyone curious about their taste perception! Review: Makes genetics fun - The kit comes well-protected in a box (see my picture) and includes four tubes of 100 slips of paper: control paper, PTC test paper, thiourea test paper, and sodium benzoate test paper. I'm a biology teacher and do a genetics section every semester, so this is perfect. I can do 2 or 3 classes out of one kit, depending on enrollment. I also really appreciate that it uses a control paper to teach good practice. The instructions are clear and include both a simplified version for quick testing and a full lab activity for classrooms or group settings. However, the instructions are not included - you have to scan the QR code on the box to get them offline. Sort of a pain. In the classroom, this is a hit. Students loved discovering whether they were “supertasters,” and it kicked off some discussion about dominant and recessive genes. Overall, this kit is well-designed, easy to use, and provides an engaging way to learn about taste genetics. Plus, affordable always works for teachers. Highly recommend for teachers, science enthusiasts, or anyone curious about their own taste sensitivity. ## Features - ARE YOU A SUPERTASTER? || “Supertasters” are people who have the ability to taste the substance Phenylthiourea (PTC). PTC only has a taste to 7 out of 10 people and different genes determine if you can taste sodium benzoate. If it tastes salty, bitter, or sweet to you, then you have the dominant gene (S-). If you don't taste anything, you are recessive (ss). Thiourea may have taste if you can taste PTC - INCLUDES || This kit contains all of the materials necessary to determine if a person is a supertaster in a scientifically sound way – utilizing a control paper to minimize sampling bias and error. Includes Control Paper (no chemical), PTC Test Paper, Thiourea Test Paper and Sodium Benzoate Test Paper. Each is packaged in a reclosable vial and includes 100 paper strips (4 x 100 strips) - CLASSROOM PACK || Perfect for classroom demonstration of genetics and heredity, or for a fun experiment you can try at home! - BIODEGRADABLE BOX || The Supertaster kit is conveniently packaged in a biodegradable box for easy storage - INSTRUCTIONS || Kit includes a link for basic instructions, as well as a full and simplified version lab activity for classrooms or small groups ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BEZ5KJQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #32,926 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #60 in pH Test Strips | | Brand | EISCO | | Brand Name | EISCO | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 421 Reviews | | Manufacturer | Eisco Labs | | Manufacturer Part Number | HBAR10005 | | Model Number | COMINHKPR43542 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 400 | | Specific Uses For Product | genetic testing | | UPC | 849230063870 | | Unit Count | 400.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** EISCO - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Number of Pieces:** 400 - **Specific Uses For Product:** genetic testing - **Unit Count:** 400.0 Count ## Images ![EISCO Super Taster Test Kit - PTC Paper Strips with Biodegradable Box & Instructions - Lab Quality - Classroom Pack - PTC Paper, Sodium Benzoate, Thiourea, and Control (No Chemical), 100 Strips Each - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZfBKlBoWL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'm planning to use these for a science class, but can't find safety info for parents. Can you help? How much of each chemical is on each strip?** A: The Center for Precollegiate Education and Training at the University of Florida has a lesson plan and information on the chemicals. Search this sentence: "Ingesting too much PTC at once can cause thyroid damage, which is why it's important to limit the students' access to the taste strips." **Q: Are the papers for each tube colored differently or are they all white?** A: They are all white. Those colored papers are just inserts with the name of the chemical **Q: Hi, I see that the first two vials have 100 strips, but how many are in theVial of Thiourea Test Strips and Vial of Control (No Chemical) Test Strips?** A: zoom in on second picture...all four have 100 strips **Q: I've been looking for food grade sodium benzoate that is listed in the ingredients of things like nusugar, is this sodium benzoate it?** A: This is a litmus kits that can give you a hint of whether you are a super taster or not. I know the sodium benzoate strip tells the sodium content ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating, Fun, and Surprisingly Eye-Opening! *by N***A on May 5, 2025* This kit was such a fun way to explore our taste genetics as a family. It comes with four types of strips—PTC, thiourea, sodium benzoate, and a control—and it was fascinating to see how differently each of us responded. One of us was a clear supertaster, another couldn’t taste anything at all! Even though instructions weren’t included, we didn’t need them—it’s very self-explanatory, and everything is clearly labeled. The quality was great, and we had some really interesting conversations afterward. Highly recommend for families, classrooms, or anyone curious about their taste perception! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes genetics fun *by C***S on January 20, 2026* The kit comes well-protected in a box (see my picture) and includes four tubes of 100 slips of paper: control paper, PTC test paper, thiourea test paper, and sodium benzoate test paper. I'm a biology teacher and do a genetics section every semester, so this is perfect. I can do 2 or 3 classes out of one kit, depending on enrollment. I also really appreciate that it uses a control paper to teach good practice. The instructions are clear and include both a simplified version for quick testing and a full lab activity for classrooms or group settings. However, the instructions are not included - you have to scan the QR code on the box to get them offline. Sort of a pain. In the classroom, this is a hit. Students loved discovering whether they were “supertasters,” and it kicked off some discussion about dominant and recessive genes. Overall, this kit is well-designed, easy to use, and provides an engaging way to learn about taste genetics. Plus, affordable always works for teachers. Highly recommend for teachers, science enthusiasts, or anyone curious about their own taste sensitivity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, no instructions *by T***. on September 28, 2024* These worked great for my food science class. I just needed to google which was which since I didn’t know! 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