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Starch Test Add Iodine Dissolves Potassium Iodide Solution

The test for starch involves adding iodine solution, which changes color from brown/orange to blue/black in the presence of starch.

To test for starch, add iodine dissolved in potassium iodide solution to the sample; a color change from brown/orange to blue/black indicates the presence of starch.

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