I mentioned several days ago that I was going to begin a science experiment on Monday. I actually didn't start it until yesterday afternoon, but in the grand scheme of things, one day isn't going to make a difference.
You may have noticed that the category of this post is entitled "Diary of a Donut." That's exactly what it sounds like -- I've purchased some heavily glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme, and I'm going to see how well they fare over time. Once a month, I'll check back with a report and pictures. (No, I'm not going to eat them.)
The inspiration of this experiment is twofold:
1) My friend Steph has told me of an unfortunate incident involving Taco Bell at the University of South Carolina. It seems that someone left a Chalupa outdoors, and no one touched it. For weeks.
During this time, nothing happened. It apparently didn't decompose, wasn't eaten by bugs, or anything. It looked like it had just been left. Anyone who had seen it over that time, though, knew better.
2) I fully realize that the average glazed Krispy Kreme donut is not laden with the amount of preservative that the Chalupa is. What it does have, though, is a thick coat of sugar that should protect the entirety of the donut. (If you've ever been to a Krispy Kreme, you know what I mean.)
I've always wondered how well the sugar coating would protect the donut over time. The problem, however, is that donuts don't seem to last long around my house or office. Not this time. The donuts are sitting in their box in my car right now -- where they will stay until I find a more suitable container and a good spot in the garage.
(If they're going to stink, I don't want it to be in my car come July.)
Pictures are to follow of the donuts at their beginning. I'll post them in the next couple of days -- I think.
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