Food Test Flashcards
1
Q
How do you test for sugars?
A
Add benedict solution
2
Q
What colour does the solution go if sugar is present?
A
Turn from BLUE to GREEN, YELLOW or BRICK RED
3
Q
How do you test for starch?
A
You use iodine solution
4
Q
What colour will the solution go if starch is present?
A
From BROWNY ORANGE to BLACK or BLUE
5
Q
How do you test for proteins?
A
Use buriet solution
6
Q
What couloir will the solution go if protein is present?
A
From BLUE to PINK or PURPLE
7
Q
How do you test for lipids?
A
Sudan III stain solution
8
Q
What will happen to the solution if there is lipids present?
A
Mixture will go into two layers and the top half will be BRIGHT RED
