Food tests

Cards (24)

  • What is the first food sample to test in the practical?
    Biscuit
  • What is the order of testing food samples based on messiness?
    1. Biscuit
    2. Apple
    3. Cheese
    • Clean between each sample
  • What equipment is used to grind the biscuit sample?
    Pestle and mortar
  • Why do we filter the food sample?
    To remove solids for clearer results
  • What is the purpose of using distilled water in the food tests?
    To dissolve chemicals from the food
  • What are the three main chemicals tested in the food tests?
    Sugars, proteins, and fats
  • What is the first test for carbohydrates called?
    Benedict's test
  • What color does Benedict's reagent start as?
    Blue
  • What must you do after adding Benedict's solution to the food sample?
    Heat the sample in a water bath
  • What is the iodine test used for?
    Testing for starch
  • What color change indicates the presence of starch in the iodine test?
    From orange to blue-black
  • What is the test for lipids called?
    Ethanol test
  • What indicates a positive result in the ethanol test?
    A cloudy white suspension
  • What reagent is used to test for proteins?
    Biuret reagent
  • What color change occurs in the Biuret test for proteins?
    From blue to pink or purple
  • What are the expected color changes for positive tests in food tests?
    • Benedict's test: Blue to orange/red
    • Iodine test: Orange to blue-black
    • Ethanol test: Clear to cloudy white
    • Biuret test: Blue to pink/purple
  • What does a dark orange color in the Benedict's test indicate?
    High sugar content
  • What does a negative result in the iodine test indicate?
    No starch present
  • What does a cloudy white result in the ethanol test indicate?
    Presence of fats or lipids
  • Why might grated cheese show a positive result for starch?
    Due to added starch powder
  • What is the expected protein result for cheese?
    Positive result for protein
  • What are the four food tests and their corresponding chemicals tested?
    1. Benedict's test - Sugars
    2. Iodine test - Starch
    3. Ethanol test - Lipids
    4. Biuret test - Proteins
  • What should be done with the pestle and mortar between tests?
    It must be cleaned thoroughly
  • What is the purpose of the Avon teaching school alliance mentioned at the end?
    To offer courses for teachers