Question

Test of starch
from food components​

Answer 1

Explanation:

We can easily test if a food item contains starch. Take small quantity of the food items to be tested. Put 2-3 drops of iodine solution on it. ... Blue-black colour indicates the presence of starch in the tested food item.

Answer 2

Answer:

Test for Starch

The main carbohydrates found in our food are in the form of starch and sugars. We can easily test if a food item contains starch.

1) Take small quantity of the food items to be tested.

2) Put 2-3 drops of iodine solution on it.

3) Observe the colour of the food item.

4) Blue-black colour indicates the presence of starch in the tested food item.