Food Tests

Question 1

What solution would you use to test for Sugar?

Answer 1

Benedict’s solution

Question 2

What solution would you use to test for Protein?

Answer 2

Biuret solution

Question 3

What solution would you use to test for Starch?

Answer 3

Iodine

Question 4

What solution would you use to test for Fat?

Answer 4

Ethanol solution

Question 5

What is the test for fats known as?

Answer 5

The Sudan III test

Question 6

What colour does the solution go if sugar is…
- Present
- Not present

Answer 6

• brick red
• blue

Question 7

What colour does the solution go if protein is…
- Present
- Not present

Answer 7

• pink/purple
• blue

Question 8

What colour does the solution go if starch is…
- Present
- Not present

Answer 8

• blue/black
• yellow

Question 9

What colour does the solution go if fat is…
- Present
- Not present

Answer 9

• cloudy/white
• nothing happens

Question 10

What is starch needed for?

Answer 10

Energy

Question 11

Starch is found in what?

Answer 11

Pasta, bread, potatoes

Question 12

Where is glucose found in?

Answer 12

Sugary foods eg sweets, donuts

Question 13

Glucose is needed for what?

Answer 13

Energy

Question 14

Where is fat found?

Answer 14

Fatty foods like Butter and crisps

Question 15

Fat is needed for what?

Answer 15

Insulate body and protect vital organs and provide a concentrated source of energy

Question 16

What is protein found in?

Answer 16

Dairy products

Question 17

Protein is needed for what?

Answer 17

Growth and repair of cells

Question 18

What foods are abundant in minerals

Answer 18

Cereals, meat, fish

Question 19

What are minerals used for?

Answer 19

Building strong bones and teeth

Question 20

Where are vitamins found?

Answer 20

Fruit

Question 21

What are vitamins used for?

Answer 21

To boost immune system

Question 22

What does fibre prevent

Answer 22

Constipation