Core Practical: Food Tests (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards

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Core Practical: Food Tests
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Reagent used to test for starch

Iodine solution

Reagent used to test for reducing sugars

Benedict's solution

Reagent used to test for proteins

Biuret reagent

Reagent used to test for lipids

Ethanol

Positive iodine test colour for starch

Blue-black

Positive Benedict's test colour change

Blue to cloudy orange or brick red

Positive Biuret test colour for proteins

Mauve or purple

Positive emulsion test result for lipids

Milky-white emulsion

Water bath temperature for Benedict's test

95°C

Nutrients found in beef

Proteins and lipids

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