Question

Describe the test of Starch????​

Answer 1

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To test whether a food item contains starch use the following procedure :

1. Add iodine to the starchy food .
2. The colour of the iodine is dark yellow-brown .
3. The iodine changes color from brownish-yellow to blackish-blue .
4. This shows that the food contains starch .

Answer 2

Answer:

Test of starch:

Materials Required:- Iodine solution, test tube, dropper.

Procedure:- Take the material which is to be tested. Add iodine solution with the help of a dropper. If it turns blue-black,it indicates the presence of starch.