Food Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What are food tests used for?
A
To test foods for a certain nutrient. Eg bread for starch.
2
Q
What is the name of the test used to see if starch is present?
A
The Iodine Test
3
Q
What was the starting colour and the positive result of the iodine test?
A
Orange/yellow to blue black.
4
Q
What test is used to find sugar in a food?
A
Benedict’s test
5
Q
What is the positive result of the Benedict’s test?
A
Blue to green to brick red.
6
Q
What Test is used to find a source of protein
A
The Biuret Test
7
Q
What is the positive result of the Biuret Test?
A
Pale blue to violet.
8
Q
What test is used for finding a source of fat?
A
Paper spot test
9
Q
What is the positive result of the paper spot test?
A
The fat will leave a greasy trace on the paper.
