Test for Carbohydrates

Question 1

What is the test for reducing sugar?

Answer 1

1) add benedicts solution (blue)
2) heat sample in water bath to 100 degrees
3) if sugar is present, turn RED

Question 2

What is the test for non reducing sugars?

Answer 2

1) add some hydrochloric acid (HCl)
2) boil in a water bath
3) test it again for a reducing sugar

if it turns red - non reducing sugar
if it stays blue - no sugar / carbohydrate