Chemical Tests for Glucose, Starch, Proteins and Fats. Food Tests Chemical Tests for Glucose, Starch, Proteins and Fats.
Test for Glucose Add 2 mL of blue Benedict’s solution to the solution being tested. Heat gently in a waterbath. Positive Test – solution turns green, orange or red colour.
Test for Glucose No Glucose Positive Test for Glucose
Test for Starch Add a few drops of iodine solution to the solution being tested. Positive Test – solution turns blue / black colour.
Test for Starch
Test for Protein Add about 1 mL of blue copper sulfate solution and Add about 1 mL of sodium hydroxide solution to the solution being tested. Now shake the mixture. Positive Test – the solution turns purple if protein is present.
Test for Protein
Test for Fats Put a spot of water on to a piece of filter paper. Label water. Put a spot of fat or oil on to a piece of filter paper. Label fat or oil. Leave to dry.
Test for Fats Positive Test: The Fat or Oil spot will remain clear (translucent) while the water mark will disappear. Fat / Oil Water
Test for Fats Positive Test: The Fat or Oil spot will remain clear (translucent) while the water mark will disappear. Fat / Oil Water