Starch iodine test is a specific test for polysaccharides (starch positive). Iodine test indicates the presence of polysaccharides in any solution. When iodine solution reacts with starch, a bluish colour is obtained indicating the presence of starch.            Starch iodine test REAGENTS: i. 1% Iodine solution ( which contain potassium iodide and water). ii. Original … [Read more...]