describe how you could test a piece of food for protein and fat Flashcards
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FATS - dissolve food in ethanol
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pour the solution in a test tube of water
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a white precipitate indicates a positive test for fat
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PROTEIN - biuret test
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dissolve food in water in a test tube
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add buret solution (blue)
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if protein is present the blue will turn to lilac