Barfoed’s test is a specific test for monosaccharides and disaccharides. Contents [hide] 1 PRINCIPLE: 2 REAGENTS: 3 PROCEDURE: 4 INDICATION: 5 RESULT: 6 Precautions: 7 More from my site PRINCIPLE: Barfoed’s test differs from benedict’s test in an aspect that reduction is carried out in acidic medium. Since the medium is unfavorable for … [Read more...]