Question

Write test for detecting, presence of fat.

Answer 1

Fat is a major source of energy and also aids your body in absorbing fat soluble vitamins. Following steps are used to test if a food item contains fats.

1) Take a small quantity of the food item to be tested.

2) Place the food item in a piece of paper and rub it.

3) Dry the paper by keeping it in sunlight for a while.

4) Observe the paper.

5) An oily patch on the paper indicates the presence of fats in the tested food item.