Question

The main ingredient of the starch test is __.

Answer 1

The main ingredient of the starch test is iodine, It is also referred as iodine test. The Iodine test is used to test for the presence of starch. It is possible to distinguish starch from other carbohydrates using this iodine test. For example, if iodine is added to a peeled potato then it will turn bluish-black.