write an experiment how can we find out starach is present in a given food item
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Explanation:
Test for Starch
There are many types of carbohydrates. 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.
Take small quantity of the food items to be tested.
Put 2-3 drops of iodine solution on it.
Observe the colour of the food item.
Blue-black colour indicates the presence of starch in the tested food item.
Experiment in the below diagram :-
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Explanation:
There are many types of carbohydrates. 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.