Food Tests

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How do you test for proteins?
Biuret Reagent (blue to purple/red)
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How do you test for reducing sugars?
Benedict's Test
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In Benedict's test, what would you expect to see with glucose?
Blue solution to Brick-red precipitate
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How do you test for non-reducing sugars?
Heat substance in dilute HCl, neutralise it with NaHCO3 and carry out Benedict's Test.
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What is the iodine test used for?
Starch
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What colour does the iodine test go, if the substance is present?
Brown-orange -> blue-black
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How do you carry out the Emulsion Test?
Add substance to ethanol, shake until dissolved and then pour into water.
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What would a positive result of the Emulsion Test be?
A milky emulsion (white precipitate)
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How do you test for reducing sugars?

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Benedict's Test

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In Benedict's test, what would you expect to see with glucose?

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How do you test for non-reducing sugars?

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What is the iodine test used for?

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