Food Tests Flashcards
1
Q
How to test for proteins
A
Grind food
Add Biuret solution
Turns lilac/ purple
2
Q
How to test for starch
A
Grind food
Add iodine
Turns from orange to blue black
3
Q
How to test for sugar
A
Grind food
Add Benedict solution
Heat
Turns red, yellow, green
4
Q
How to test for ethanol
A
Grind food
Add ethanol
White emulsion forms
5
Q
What safety precautions should we take to test food samples?
A
Wear goggles or gloves
Keep a safe distance