Food Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is the food test and colour change for starch?
A
Iodine
Orange-brown -> Blue-black
2
Q
What is the food test and colour change for protein?
A
Biuret’s solution
Pale blue -> Violet
3
Q
What is the food test and colour change for lipids (fats)?
A
Ethanol
Clear -> cloudy
4
Q
What is the food test and colour change for reducing sugar?
A
Benedict’s solution
Blue -> Brick orange
5
Q
When does a colour change occur in a food test?
A
When the food you are testing for is present
6
Q
What is an example of a food high in starch?
A
Bread
7
Q
What is an example of a food high in protein?
A
Meats
8
Q
What is an example of a food high in fats?
A
Butter
9
Q
What is an example of a food high in sugar?
A
Chocolate
