reducing sugars

• which molecules are non-reducing sugars?

  polysaccharides and some disaccharides
• what is the benedict's test for non-reducing sugars?

  1. 2cm^3 of (Liquid) food sample added to 2cm^3 of Benedict's reagent. place in water bath for 5 mins to gently warm
  2. NO CHANGE from blue->brick red = no reducing sugar present
  3. add 2cm^3 of food sample