Question

How do you test for starch?

Answer 1

We can test for starch very easily

first we need some iodine

and drop some iodine on material

In the presence of starch, iodine turns a blue/black colour.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Take a small quantity of food or a raw ingredient
2. Put 2-3 drops of Iodine Solution on it
3. Wait for a few seconds

Do you see that the item has turned blue-black?If yes,it contains starch.