B3.3 - Chemistry of Food Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose and Sucrose are known as what?
A
Simple Sugars
2
Q
What are lipids made of?
A
Fatty acids and Glycerol
3
Q
What are Proteins made of?
A
Amino acids
4
Q
What are Carbohydrates made of?
A
Simple Sugars / Glucose
5
Q
What is the test for seeing if starch is present?
A
Iodine test for starch - Yellow iodine solution turns blue
6
Q
What is the test for seeing if glucose / sugar is present?
A
Benedict’s test for sugars - Blue Benedict’s solution turns red
7
Q
What is the test for seeing if Protein is present?
A
Biuret test - Blue Biuret turns purple
8
Q
What is the test for seeing if Lipid is present?
A
Ethanol Test - Ethanol gives a cloudy white layer
