Food tests

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  • What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?
    How to carry out chemical tests
  • What is emphasized about the chemicals used in the tests?
    They are potentially hazardous
  • What safety equipment must be worn during the tests?
    Safety goggles
  • What is the first step in preparing the food sample for testing?
    Grind the food sample with distilled water
  • What is done after grinding the food sample?
    Add more distilled water and stir
  • What is the purpose of filtering the solution?
    To remove suspended food particles
  • What are the two types of carbohydrates mentioned?
    Starch and sugars
  • How do you test for starch?
    Add iodine solution to the food solution
  • What color does iodine turn if starch is present?
    Blue-black
  • What color does iodine remain if no starch is present?
    Orange
  • How do you test for sugars like glucose?
    Add Benedict solution and heat the mixture
  • What does the color change of the Benedict solution indicate?
    The amount of sugar present
  • What color indicates a small amount of sugar in the Benedict test?
    Green
  • What color indicates a lot of sugar in the Benedict test?
    Brick red
  • What type of sugars does the Benedict test work for?
    Reducing sugars
  • What is the test for proteins?
    Add Biuret solution to the food solution
  • What color change indicates the presence of protein?
    Blue to purple or lilac
  • How do you test for lipids?
    Add ethanol and distilled water to the solution
  • What indicates the presence of lipids in the test?
    A white cloudy emulsion forms
  • Why do we not filter the solution when testing for lipids?
    Lipid molecules can stick to filter paper
  • What safety precaution must be taken when using ethanol?
    No naked flames should be present
  • What are the steps to test for carbohydrates?
    1. Grind food sample with distilled water
    2. Add more distilled water and stir
    3. Filter the solution
    4. Test for starch with iodine
    5. Test for sugars with Benedict solution
  • What are the steps to test for proteins?
    1. Take 2 cm³ of food solution
    2. Add 2 cm³ of Biuret solution
    3. Observe color change from blue to purple/lilac
  • What are the steps to test for lipids?
    1. Grind food sample with distilled water
    2. Add ethanol and distilled water
    3. Shake gently
    4. Observe for white cloudy emulsion
  • What are the positive results for the tests conducted?
    • Starch: Blue-black with iodine
    • Sugars: Color change with Benedict solution
    • Proteins: Purple/lilac with Biuret solution
    • Lipids: White cloudy emulsion