Food Test Practicle Flashcards
What is the method to test starch in food?
1-place a food sample to a test tube
2-add a few drops of iodine
3-a sample contains starch will turn blue-black
What is the method of testing for sugar in food?
1-set up a traditional water bath, using a Bunsen burner
2-add food sample to test to put a few drops of Benedicks solution
3-put a test tube in the water bath at 80°C for five minutes and note down any colour change in your table of results
What colour what does sugar test go with a positive result?
Green to brick -read
What colour what does sugar Test go with a negative test result?
Light blue (no change)
What colour does a starch Test go with a positive result?
Blue-black
What colour what is that Test go with a negative test result
Orange-brown
What is the method of the test for protein in food?
1-add a food sample to the test tube
2-add a few drops of biuret solution
What colour does a protein Test go when it has a positive result
Lilac-purple
What colour does a protein Test go when it has a negative result
Blue