test for lipids

Question 1

what is the name of the test for lipids?

Answer 1

emulsion test for lipids

Question 2

how to test for lipids

Answer 2

• to test for lipids you must carry out the emulsion test
• add a small amount of sample into a test tube with 2cm^3 of ethanol
• shake the mixture so that the fat dissolves
• add this to water in another test tube and mix the contents
• a white, milky emulsion of fat droplets indicates lipid is present