Question

Match the following food items with the test used to detect the major nutrient present.

Answer 1

$\bullet$ Bread is a rich source of carbohydrates. The iodine test is used to detect the presence of carbohydrates in the food.

$\bullet$ Butter is rich in fats. To detect the presence of fats in the food, a paper test is done.

$\bullet$ Milk is a major source of proteins. The presence of proteins can be detected by a biuret test.