NC State University
The Science House: Chromatography of Foods [Pdf]
Students will practice the technique of chromatography by separating a mixture of FD&C dyes. Questions related to the experiment along with the answers are available for use by the teacher.
Science is Fun
Science Is Fun: Candy Chromatography
In this experiment, you learn about chromatography when you separate the dyes in candies like M & M's and Skittles to see how many dyes are in each color.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Spotting Chromatography
A lab activity that introduces chromatography using markers, plus water and acetone as the solvents. Learners will take measurements to compare the mobile and stationary phases of the inks, and find the polarity of the inks and solvents....