Food Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Starch(carbohydrate)
A
Add iodine if changes from orange/brown to black it has starch.
2
Q
Glucose (carbohydrate)
A
Add Benedicts solution leave in water bath mins. If changes from blue to red/orange it has glucose.
3
Q
Protein
A
Add Biurets solution if changes from blue to cloudy purple it has protein (precipitate)
4
Q
Fat
A
If filter paper turns translucent (greasy mark on it) it has fat.