Test chemicals to indicate presence

Benedict's solution

Test for CARBOHYDRATES / Sugars
+ Orange or Green
- Blue

Iodine solution

Test for STARCH
+ Black or Dark Navy
- Tan

NaOH and Biuret's Solution

Test for PROTEIN
+ Light Purple
- Light Blue

Lipid Test

+ Oily Residue
- No Residue (Evaporated)