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1
Q

How do you test for starch?

A

To test for starch you use iodine solution.

Add a few drops of iodine solution to the food solution

If the solution turns dark blue the food contains starch

2
Q

How do you test for lipids?

A

Rub some of the food onto a piece of filter paper

Hold the paper up to the light
If the paper is translucent it contains Lipids

3
Q

How do you test for sugar?

A

Add a few drops of Benedict’s solution

Heat the test tube in a water bath

If the solution turns orange it contains sugar

4
Q

How do you test for protein?

A

Add a few drops of copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide to your solution

If the solution turns purple it contains protein