Food Tests Flashcards
What is the test for starch?
Iodine
What is the reagent for the protein test?
Buiret
What is the reagent for testing for fat?
Ethanol
What is the reagent for testing for sugar?
Benedicts
What is the initial colour of the starch test?
Yellow -brown
What is the Initial colour of the fat test?
Colourless
What is the Initial colour of the sugar test?
Blue
What is the initial colour of the protein test?
Blue
What is the final colour of the fat test, if positive?
White emulsion
What is the final colour of the protein test, if positive?
Lilac/purple
What is the final colour of the starch test if positive?
Blue-black
What is the final colour for the sugar test?
Brick red precipitate
Which test needs you to heat the food being tested with the reagent in a water bath?
Benedicts
