Question

write the test to detect starch in food items

please find the answer fast​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Potato has a starch.

Answer 2

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.