Question

What is the food test for proteins​

Answer 1

Biurret Soultion

Key points:

• It will turn from blue to pink-purple
• It is flammable so it needs to be conducted in a water bath if needed

Answer 2

Food Test 2: Protein - Biuret solution
Biuret solution is used to identify the presence of protein. Biuret reagent is a blue solution that, when it reacts with protein, will change color to pink-purple.