Starch
Product Code : JL-LE-11064
Starch (SKU JL-LE-11064, Model No. JL517/07) is a polysaccharide supplied by JaincoLab as a starch analytical reagent for biology and chemistry work. With iodine it turns blue-black, which makes it the reference sample for the starch food test and the substrate in enzyme experiments with amylase. An MSDS accompanies each supply.
Specifications
Reagent data from the listing:
| Product | Starch |
| SKU | JL-LE-11064 |
| Model No. | JL517/07 |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety data | Supplied with MSDS |
| Shelf life | Expires after 5 years |
| Pack size | Confirmed on the quotation |
Practical uses of starch
Starch is used for:
- The iodine test for starch in food samples
- Amylase and salivary digestion experiments
- Starch indicator solution in iodine titrations
Scope of supply and ordering
Quoted per pack of starch with the MSDS included; the quotation confirms pack size, quantity, packing and dispatch time.
Frequently asked questions
What colour does starch give with iodine?
A blue-black colour, which is the basis of the iodine test.
Is starch a reducing sugar?
No. Starch gives a negative Benedict's test until it has been broken down, for example by amylase.
Related products
More biology and chemistry consumables are in our laboratory equipment range.
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