Test for Starch in Food
Channel: India Literacy Project
Date: 2020-01-09

Concept Covered:
Testing for presence of starch in food.

Grade and Chapter Name:
Grade 7- Nutrition in Animals

Related Topics:
What are enzymes? What are their functions?

CAUTION: 
Experiments involving the use of sharp objects (knife, scissors, cutter, pins, etc.), or fire (spirit lamp, candles, matches) or any chemical must strictly done under the supervision of a Teacher or responsible adult. 
Chemistry experiments must be done in a well-ventilated room and Teachers must keep in mind if students in the class have any specific allergy that can be aggravated by fumes, smells, etc. 
Fill the spirit lamp only with surgical spirit easily available at medical stores or pharmacies. DO NOT fill it with any other type of fuel.

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