How much ptc is on these strips? considering ptc ld50 is 3mg/kg, hoping it is merely micrograms...

Per the MSDS sheet that we have from the manufacturer these are 30 mcg/strip mcg=micrograms

Do these have an expiration date?

They wont expire for years. You should use them all by the time they would expire.

Do these strips come with ingredient list? Im hoping to use these in a class for extra credit but my professor says i need a ingredient list

It doesn't have an ingredients list on the container. However, it is labeled as "P.T.C Paper (Phenylthiourea-Phenylthiocarbamide)". I'm pretty sure it is just strips of paper with the chemical on it.

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👅 Taste the Science of Genetics!

CONVENIENT VIAL - 100 strips ensure you have plenty for testing and fun!
SAFE AND RELIABLE - Each strip contains a safe 30 micrograms of PTC.
GENERATIONAL INSIGHTS - Explore heredity and taste sensitivity in your family.
PERFECT FOR EDUCATORS - Engage students with hands-on genetics demonstrations.
UNLOCK YOUR TASTE BUDS - Discover the genetic secrets of taste with our PTC strips!

Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips are designed for educational purposes, allowing users to explore the genetic basis of taste sensitivity. Each vial contains 100 strips, each measuring 6mm x 48mm and infused with a safe 30 micrograms of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), which is only detectable by 7 out of 10 people. Perfect for classrooms or family gatherings, these strips make genetics engaging and interactive.

Reviews

P**R

Works

I am not a teacher, to start this off. I got these as a fun thing to do with family and friends. I am a supertaster, and I can ASSURE YOU that they work and are accurate. Very simple and easy to understand. Cheap for how many strips there are per container!

22.09.2025

A**S

Good for confirmation :(

The media could not be loaded. Unfortunately I'm not a supertaster :(Good to know for sure though.Now I just have to find another explanation for my weirdly sensitive tastbuds...P.S.Pardon the background noise, I love vines.

8.09.2025

J**E

It works as expected

9.08.2025

M**A

Taster and Non-taster

My husband and I tried the strips. He could not taste anything but paper. To me, the strip tasted more like alcohol than bitter. Don't know what that means. Definitely had a lingering taste, but not terrible. Had to rinse my mouth a couple of times to get rid of it. The only negative is that there are no instructions that come with it. I had to find a website that said not to eat or drink before using it.

5.02.2025

A**R

Work great!

Worked great, I have ordered these for the past couple of years when teaching genetics in my middle school science room. I have never had any issues with these.

4.06.2025

E**Y

Very fun amd informative

Used these for our troops Senses Investigative Work. The troops loved it. There were 100 strips, so I also took them to work and had my coworkers try them. We had a great laugh at the Supertasters faces. Many said it tastes like BC Asprin. I wouldn't know, for I am not a Supertaster.

27.03.2025

B**N

Cheap experiment for school and families

Fun cheap experiment. Enough for family and school

17.05.2025

K**M

Does it work?

I haven't found a single person that says it tastes bitter. Maybe no one I know has the gene.... or this is a genius ploy to sell tiny pieces of paper.... either way, just buy it. If it doesn't work, at least your helping someone make there millions.

2.04.2024

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