If any food item gives blue-black colour with iodine then which nutrient is present in the food?

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Solution

Iodine test is used to determine the presence of starch in food items. If iodine is added to any food item and it causes the food item to turn to a blue-black colour. This indicates the presence of the nutrient called starch (carbohydrate).

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