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title: "Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100"
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# 6mm x 48mm strips 30μg PTC per strip 7/10 can taste PTC Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100

**Brand:** precision laboratories
**Price:** € 6.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Unlock your genetic taste code—are you a super taster or part of the flavor elite?

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100 by precision laboratories
- **How much does it cost?** € 6.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- precision laboratories enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted precision laboratories brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bulk Ready:** 100 strips per vial—perfect for classrooms, parties, or curious crowds.
- • **Precision Dosing:** Each strip delivers a safe, exact 30 micrograms of PTC.
- • **Compact & Convenient:** Slim 6mm x 48mm strips fit easily on your tongue for quick testing.
- • **Genetics in Your Hands:** Experience the science of heredity with every strip.
- • **Exclusive Sensory Insight:** Join the 7 in 10 who can taste PTC and discover your super taster status.

## Overview

Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips offer a scientifically precise way to explore genetic taste sensitivity. Each 6mm by 48mm strip contains 30 micrograms of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), a compound detectable by about 70% of people due to their TAS2R38 gene. Supplied in a convenient vial of 100, these strips are ideal for educators, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about their unique taste profile.

## Description

desertcart.com: Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100 : Health & Household

Review: Works as advertised! - This was a super fun experiment! Precision Laboratories sends you 100 strips of paper coated in phenylthiourea, which is a chemical that either tastes extremely bitter or like nothing depending on the taster. The ability to taste PTC is encoded by the TAS2R38 gene, which codes for a taste receptor on the tongue. This is an interesting product for educators and curious minds alike. To answer some of the questions listed above: This product does not have an ingredients list. I would assume that it is just because it is only paper and PTC, but if you have concerns I would contact the seller. The strips do not come with any instructions, and most science experiments online do not indicate any clear steps either. I would recommend not doing this experiment if you have just burnt your tongue. Other than that, just rinse your mouth out with some water, place the strip on your tongue, and close your mouth. Super tasters like me will immediately want to remove it! ***I would recommend purchasing this very early in advance if you needed it for a specific date, like for a specific class. This product was fulfilled by desertcart and I had a ton of issues getting it. I had two day shipping but it took almost two weeks because the product never arrived and then desertcart made me purchase it again myself. I was kind of annoyed with desertcart's customer service but did not want to take it out on what seems like a very reputable company!
Review: Fun, we're not super tasters, unique, good experience. - SooooooI guess we here in our home are not super tasters. Bummer. I didn't even know of such a title until a facebook friend mentioned these test strip thingies you could get to test how sensitive your palette was. She said that herself the strips (not these, same thing different brand) she couldn't taste anything but her husband tried it and immediately gagged it was so bitter for him! Well of course my first thought was "We want to gag too!!!" Er...... well not really but I was very curious about this whole palette super taster thingy and when I found out the ridiculously cheap price for 100 of these strips, well....game on. We'll see who is super... My friend is in another country and she had to pay twice as much for only THREE strips. So at the very least I can confirm this is an excellent deal! The only thing is apparently neither my husband or myself are super tasters. What the what? I have never been so disappointed to not gag or taste bitter.... *sniff* I felt a little silly laying out funds for these but the thing is, it's a cheap thrill and it really did satisfy my curiosity. Plus with sooooo many of the little strips I was able to pass them along to some one else who assured me they were going to make all their friends try them. haha So, this is like a really weird pay it forward type situation I got myself in to. Anways, I presume they work....and under that assumption I have to believe I am not a super taster...super yes...but my palette is not that sensitive. No problem, bring on the bold red wines, dark roast coffees and garlic. I can take it ;) These were fun and I could see them being a really unique/peculiar/funny stocking stuffer or something... party favor? haha

## Features

- PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) only has a taste to 7 out of 10 people
- Perfect for a demonstration of genetics and heredity
- 30 micrograms of PTC on each strip - safe for taste testing
- Each strip measures 6mm x 48mm
- Each vial contains 100 test papers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001D7FF5E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,813 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #6 in Genetic Tests |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | ptc |
| Manufacturer | Precision Labs |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 1 x 1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Precision Laboratories
- **Manufacturer:** Precision Labs
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Genetic Taste Testing, Educational Demonstrations
- **UPC:** 849230033989 787269916692
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

![Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617VB-i+7hL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much ptc is on these strips?  considering ptc ld50 is 3mg/kg, hoping it is merely micrograms...**
A: Per the MSDS sheet that we have from the manufacturer these are 30 mcg/strip  mcg=micrograms

**Q: Do these have an expiration date?**
A: They wont expire for years. You should use them all by the time they would expire.

**Q: 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**
A: 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.

**Q: Do these taste strip also test for prop sensitivity?**
A: Not these do not.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised!
*by C***E on July 16, 2019*

This was a super fun experiment! Precision Laboratories sends you 100 strips of paper coated in phenylthiourea, which is a chemical that either tastes extremely bitter or like nothing depending on the taster. The ability to taste PTC is encoded by the TAS2R38 gene, which codes for a taste receptor on the tongue. This is an interesting product for educators and curious minds alike. To answer some of the questions listed above: This product does not have an ingredients list. I would assume that it is just because it is only paper and PTC, but if you have concerns I would contact the seller. The strips do not come with any instructions, and most science experiments online do not indicate any clear steps either. I would recommend not doing this experiment if you have just burnt your tongue. Other than that, just rinse your mouth out with some water, place the strip on your tongue, and close your mouth. Super tasters like me will immediately want to remove it! ***I would recommend purchasing this very early in advance if you needed it for a specific date, like for a specific class. This product was fulfilled by Amazon and I had a ton of issues getting it. I had two day shipping but it took almost two weeks because the product never arrived and then Amazon made me purchase it again myself. I was kind of annoyed with Amazon's customer service but did not want to take it out on what seems like a very reputable company!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, we're not super tasters, unique, good experience.
*by T***O on August 16, 2015*

SooooooI guess we here in our home are not super tasters. Bummer. I didn't even know of such a title until a facebook friend mentioned these test strip thingies you could get to test how sensitive your palette was. She said that herself the strips (not these, same thing different brand) she couldn't taste anything but her husband tried it and immediately gagged it was so bitter for him! Well of course my first thought was "We want to gag too!!!" Er...... well not really but I was very curious about this whole palette super taster thingy and when I found out the ridiculously cheap price for 100 of these strips, well....game on. We'll see who is super... My friend is in another country and she had to pay twice as much for only THREE strips. So at the very least I can confirm this is an excellent deal! The only thing is apparently neither my husband or myself are super tasters. What the what? I have never been so disappointed to not gag or taste bitter.... *sniff* I felt a little silly laying out funds for these but the thing is, it's a cheap thrill and it really did satisfy my curiosity. Plus with sooooo many of the little strips I was able to pass them along to some one else who assured me they were going to make all their friends try them. haha So, this is like a really weird pay it forward type situation I got myself in to. Anways, I presume they work....and under that assumption I have to believe I am not a super taster...super yes...but my palette is not that sensitive. No problem, bring on the bold red wines, dark roast coffees and garlic. I can take it ;) These were fun and I could see them being a really unique/peculiar/funny stocking stuffer or something... party favor? haha

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work great!
*by A***R on June 4, 2025*

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.

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