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Food: Prescribed Experiments
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How many qualitative food tests are prescribed in this experiment?

Four

Which chemical is used to test for starch?

Iodine

What colour change indicates a positive result in the starch test?

Brown to blue/black

What material is used to test for fat?

Brown paper

What indicates a positive result in the fat test?

Translucent spot

Which solution is used to test for a reducing sugar?

Fehling's solution

What temperature water bath is used in the glucose test?

37°C37°C

What colour change shows a positive glucose test result?

Blue to brick red

Which two chemicals are used in the protein test?

Sodium hydroxide + copper sulphate

What is the name of the protein test?

Biuret test

What colour change indicates a positive protein test?

Blue to lilac

Which substance can be tested using Benedict's solution?

Reducing sugar

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