Quin’s Luminous Lemon Glow Jellies

So why does the Jello glow? Quinine (an ingredient in tonic)

Ingredients

• Jello (light-colored Jello such as Lemon or Lime will work best for this project)

• 16oz of tonic water

• Liquid measuring cup

• Small pot for boiling water

Instruction

• Measure out 8oz (1 cup) of tonic water in a liquid measuring cup

Safety Note: Use caution when removing the lid from the tonic water. If the water has been shaken, the lid will shoot off and overflow. Allow for the water to settle if the bottle is under pressure.

• Pour Tonic Water Into a Pot

• Turn the Stove Burner on to High

• While water is boiling, pour the Jello Packet Into the Mixing Bowl

• Pour Boiling Water Into Mixing Bowl

• Once the water has boiled, pour the boiling tonic water into a mixing bowl.

• Stir Until Dissolved. Stir together Jello and boiling tonic water, ensuring the Jello powder fully dissolves.

• Add one cup of cold tap water to the mixing bowl.

Hint: If you want your Jello to glow more brightly, add one cup of cold tonic water instead of tap water. However, doing this will make the Jello taste more bitter than normal.

• Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours

• Remove and Test With Blacklight

After four hours, remove from fridge. Turn out all lights and turn on the lamp with the blacklight in it. You should have glowing Jello! 

*Small Table Lamp with fluorescent blacklight (The blacklight must be fluorescent and not simply a colored bulb. It can be purchased at most Wal-Mart locations for around $4.00)