Food Tests Practical
Introduction:
The main aim of this experiment is to test what Equipment:
substances do to certain components of food, • Test tubes
these samples are starch, non-reducing sugars, • Test tube rack
reducing sugars, lipids and fats, proteins and
vitamin C. 6 different experiments were carried • Glass rod
out to test the colour change of a food • Spatula
component when a chemical like sodium • Pestle and mortar
hydroxide is added, these colours represent how
the substance reacts to what is added. These • Pipette
colours can also show the reactivity and strength • Materials
of the component, for example in the reducing
• Food samples
sugars experiment green is represented as very
low and orange/red is represented as very high. • Distilled water
, Risk assessment:
Hazard Risk Prevention
Chemicals These chemicals can be very harmful to the human body. Wear lab gear and be careful when dealing wit
chemicals.
Trip Hazard Falling Over Make sure trip hazards are removed, for exam
should be tucked under the table.
Water Falling Over Wipe spillages up before they can cause some
over
Boiling Water Burns Handle the kettle and the beaker with the boil
inside carefully.
Introduction:
The main aim of this experiment is to test what Equipment:
substances do to certain components of food, • Test tubes
these samples are starch, non-reducing sugars, • Test tube rack
reducing sugars, lipids and fats, proteins and
vitamin C. 6 different experiments were carried • Glass rod
out to test the colour change of a food • Spatula
component when a chemical like sodium • Pestle and mortar
hydroxide is added, these colours represent how
the substance reacts to what is added. These • Pipette
colours can also show the reactivity and strength • Materials
of the component, for example in the reducing
• Food samples
sugars experiment green is represented as very
low and orange/red is represented as very high. • Distilled water
, Risk assessment:
Hazard Risk Prevention
Chemicals These chemicals can be very harmful to the human body. Wear lab gear and be careful when dealing wit
chemicals.
Trip Hazard Falling Over Make sure trip hazards are removed, for exam
should be tucked under the table.
Water Falling Over Wipe spillages up before they can cause some
over
Boiling Water Burns Handle the kettle and the beaker with the boil
inside carefully.
