Food Tests

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  • Created by: Polly
  • Created on: 19-05-13 17:39

Test for starch and glucose

Starch

Use: Spotting tile, iodine solution

The iodine reacts with the starch, forming a blue black colour

Glucose

Use: Bunsen burner, Benedict's solution, water

Glucose is dissolved in a little water, and enough Benedict's solution is added to turn the mixture blue. Then the mixture is boiled. After a few seconds the blue solution changes colour forming a red or orange colour. 

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