FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A test that turns its color from blue to red when it detects sugar in the food
A
Benedict’s test
B
iodine test
C
emulsion test
D
Buiret test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Benedict’s solution contains copper (II) sulphate and the Cu2+ ions are what give the solution its blue colour. If simple carbohydrates are present these sugars will, when the mixture is heated, reduce the copper and cause a red copper (I) oxide precipitate to form.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sugar presence in a sample of urine can be detected by performing the following two tests: Benedict’s test. Fehling’s test.

Detailed explanation-3: -Result Interpretation of Benedict’s Test If it changes to orange, then it means that 1 to 1.5 percent sugar is present. If color changes to red, then 1.5 to 2.0 percent sugar is present. And if color changes to brick red, it means that more than 2 percent sugar is present in solution.

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