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Task 1
Here are some typical food samples say which components you think they will contain:
Fat
Protein
Starch
Sugar
crisps
banana
chicken breast
cheddar cheese
potato
apple
white rice
chocolate
egg white
wholemeal bread
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Practical work: food tests summary
Lipids
Translucent spot
Rub a sample on
filter paper,
warm
Ethanol
emulsification
Iodine test
fats/oils
Carbohydrates
starch
The next two tests each need a small sample of the liquid produced when some of the
food is stirred very thoroughly with water. Benedicts test needs a beaker of boiling
water.
Proteins
Biuret test
Add Biuret
reagent to test
tube
Carbohydrates
Benedicts test
Add Benedicts
reagent to test
tube, place in
boiling water
bath
sugar (glucose)
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Results of food tests
Fill in your observations and results for each food that you tested.
Food tested
lipids
proteins
starch
glucose
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Teaching notes
Page 1
Use task 1 prior to carrying out the food tests, it could make a useful homework task.
Page 2
The summary sheet is a handy reference for students when carrying out the food tests.
Page 3
The final sheet can be used by students to record their observations.
N.B. See CLEAPPS Hazcards to carry out a risk assessment before doing food tests with
a class. www.cleapss.org.uk/
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