Test for carbohydrates

Question 1

What is used to test for carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Iodine is used to test for carbohydrates

Question 2

What will happen to the iodine solution if there’s no starch present?

Answer 2

The iodine solution will stay orange if there’s no starch present.

Question 3

What are the steps for testing for carbohydrates?

Answer 3

1. Put 2cm cubed of food solution in a test tube.
2. Add a few drops of iodine solution
   3.If starch’s present, the iodine solution will turn black-blue.