Food Tests

Question 1

How do you test for Fat

Answer 1

chop it up and put it in a test tube of water. Test with ETHANOL, NO HEAT. If Positive OIL DROPS.

Question 2

How do you test for Protein

Answer 2

Use Biuret A, B (Copper Sulphate, Sodium Hydroxide) NO HEAT, PALE LILAC

Question 3

Test for Simple Sugar

Answer 3

Use Benedict’s Solution WITH HEAT, Positive goes ORANGE

Question 4

Test for Starch

Answer 4

Use Iodine Solution NO HEAT, BLUE_BLACK