Where is starch found
Can you find starch in Red Meats (Yes or No)
What color does starch turn after using the starch test
Blue-black
What is starch stored as
Fat
Name a food where starch is found
Potatoes, Bread, Rice, Pastas, Cereals, etc
What is used to test the presence of starch (name the substance used)
Iodine
Where is fat stored
Under the skin and around the vital organs
Name 3 foods without starch
berries, grapefruit, spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, fish, etc
Starch turns green-yellow in the presence of Iodine T/F
False
What breaks down starches
Amylase in saliva
Beans are a good source of starch provide reasoning T/F
False, Beans provide protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants but are a bad source of starch (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320192)
What is the name of the test for starch
Benidict reagent
What is the use of fat
To protect the vital organs
What color is pure starch, what does it tasteless and what does it smell like
Pure starch is a white, tasteless and odourless powder (https://www.agrana.com/en/about-us/segments-and-products/starch/facts-and-figures-about-starch)
What happens if the iodine test fails
the color won't change
Where is starch stored after digestion
Under the skin