Food Tests

Question 1

What chemical is used to test for simple sugars like glucose?

Answer 1

Benedict’s Solution

Question 2

How is Benedict’s solution used to test for simple sugars?

Answer 2

Mix with the food in a test tube and heat for 5 minutes in a hot water bath.

Question 3

What colour changes occur with Benedict’s solution if sugars are present in the samples you are testing?

Answer 3

A range of colours depending on the concentration of sugars