How about test for starch

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The food test for starch uses iodine solution.

Here's what happens:

  1. Reagent: A few drops of iodine solution (which is typically yellowish-brown or orange-brown) are added directly to the food sample.
  2. Reaction: If starch is present, the iodine molecules get trapped within the coiled structure of the starch polysaccharide. This interaction causes a change in the way light is absorbed and reflected.
  3. Observation: A distinct blue-black or dark purple color indicates the presence of starch. If no starch is present, the iodine solution will remain its original yellowish-brown color.
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