Question

Iodine solution is used to detect the presence of which food component?

Answer 1

Iodine test:

1. Starch is the most common carbohydrate present in the diet of human being.
2. Iodine solution is used to detect the presence of starch in food.
3. If starch is present in food product, it turns blue-black color when iodine solution is added.

Final answer: Iodine test is used to detect presence of carbohydrate.