--- product_id: 24981834 title: "Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips]" brand: "bartovation" price: "AR$21031" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bartovation" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/24981834-phenylthiourea-ptc-test-paper-for-genetic-taste-testing-vial-100 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 10-second quick taste reveal 1.75-inch pre-cut, easy to use 100 strips for extensive testing Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] **Brand:** bartovation **Price:** AR$21031 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧪 Taste the gene, join the elite supertaster club! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] by bartovation - **How much does it cost?** AR$21031 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/24981834-phenylthiourea-ptc-test-paper-for-genetic-taste-testing-vial-100) ## Best For - bartovation enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bartovation brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Test Your Tribe:** 100 pre-cut strips let you share the fun and science with friends and family - • **Engage & Educate:** Turn genetics into an interactive experience that sparks curiosity and conversation - • **Economical & Efficient:** Each strip can be halved, doubling your testing potential without extra cost - • **Classroom-Ready Science:** Perfect for educators demonstrating real genetic variation and inheritance - • **Unlock Your Genetic Code:** Discover if you're a supertaster with a simple 10-second test ## Overview Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper offers 100 pre-cut strips designed for quick, easy genetic taste testing. In just 10 seconds, users can determine their supertaster status, making it ideal for educational settings, family fun, or personal discovery. Economical and interactive, this test brings genetics to life with a simple, reliable bitterness detection method. ## Description Product description Explore the Genetics Behind Taste Perception Demonstrates genotype vs phenotype Produces real, analyzable human data Repeatable across cohorts Step 1 Remove a PTC taste test paper from the vial. Step 2 Stick out your tongue, and place the strip on your tongue. There are three basic results: bland, bitter, or vile. To non-tasters the paper will be bland and just taste like paper! Step 3 Each student must record response, compare results across participants, and then identify inheritance patterns. Designed to Meet Educational Lab Standards Materials: Pre-cut paper strips with precisely applied compounds This listing is just for the PTC paper, it can also be ordered bundled with control paper to enable a placebo controlled experiment Storage: Stable under standard classroom conditions Safety: Intended for supervised educational use; no special equipment required Engaging, Hands-On Genetics Education Suitable for classroom labs, outreach programs, and family pedigree studies. Ideal for college and advanced high-school courses in genetics, biology, psychology, and human heredity. Supports lessons on Mendelian inheritance, allelic variation, and phenotype expression using real human data. This product is proudly made in the USA to the highest quality standards and has been relied upon by educators for over a decade. Students analyze real human genetic variation Encourages participation from every student Turns abstract genetics into measurable data This product is all you need for a demonstration of genetics and heredity. These strips can be used to help determine if a person is a ‘supertaster’ and can demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste. PTC (pheylthiocarbamide) can help you gain an understanding of someone’s genetic pedigree. The strip can taste anywhere from bland to incredibly bitter for individuals depending on their genotype and phenotype. Individuals who can detect PTC have the TAS2R38 gene, a bitter taste receptor. PTC Paper has been used widely since its discovery to detect genetic variation in tasting abilities. Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a chemical which causes a bitter flavor to some people. This is a genetic variation which normally occurs in a ratio of 75% who can taste PTC versus 25% of those who cannot. Research suggest it is related to an enzyme which is produced by cells on the tongue. Though not essential for survival, this condition might explain why some people are more sensitive to bitter tastes than others. PTC Taste Test Paper is perfectly safe to use. Any possible toxicity of PTC would be in grams per kilogram of body weight, which is millions of times greater than anything which would be found in our taste test strips. Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is present at only 20 micrograms per strip. At this level, the compound is negligible and harmless. ## Features - Are you a supertaster? Find out with this simple and fun test! - Put one strip on your tongue for 10 second and if you taste bitterness you have this characteristic homozygous dominant or heterozygous - 100 x 1.75 inch pre-cut strips (which can each be cut in half) enable you to test all of your friends, family, and classes very economically - Perfect for demonstrating genetic pedigrees and learning about genotypes and phenotypes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01A9DOL9I | | Best Sellers Rank | #167,083 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #33 in Genetic Tests | | Brand | Bartovation | | Brand Name | Bartovation | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 608 Reviews | | Item Weight | 9.07 g | | Manufacturer | Bartovation | | Material Type | Paper | | Part Number | PGE01V100 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Phenylthiourea (PTC) | | Test Type | ["enylthiour"] | | Test type | ["enylthiour"] | | UPC | 640746517372 | | Unit Count | 100.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bartovation - **Manufacturer:** Bartovation - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Phenylthiourea (PTC) - **Test type:** ["enylthiour"] - **Unit Count:** 100.0 Count ## Images ![Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GiXhs+xlL.jpg) ![Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71txYd4js2L.jpg) ![Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mzzEKNDwL.jpg) ![Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LlbiYsd5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this product gluten free? I have a student with celiac.** A: The manufacturing facility where the PTC paper is produced is a typical manufacturing site. We don’t manufacture nuts or other products usually associated with allergy concerns. Please note, however, that the facility is not certified or considered an allergy-friendly manufacturing facility. In addition, the raw materials used in producing the PTC taste paper (cellulose and PTC) are not procured in any special fashion. We have no assurance that they were produced in an allergy-free environment, and as such it may be best for this student to abstain from the activity. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***T on February 18, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***Y on November 20, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***I on April 6, 2022* ## Frequently Bought Together - Phenylthiourea (PTC) Test Paper for Genetic Taste Testing [Vial for 100 Paper Strips] - Control (No Chemical) Genetic Taste Test Paper Strips - for Use with PTC [Vial of 100 Strips] - Precision Laboratories PTC Paper Taste Test Strips for Super Taster Test - Vial of 100 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/24981834-phenylthiourea-ptc-test-paper-for-genetic-taste-testing-vial-100](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/24981834-phenylthiourea-ptc-test-paper-for-genetic-taste-testing-vial-100) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*