African Health OER Network: Barfoed's Test - Qualitative Tests in Carbohydrates

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Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

Barfoed's test is a copper reduction test but unlike Benedict's test, it is carried out in an acid (pH 4.6) rather than alkaline solution. This video lesson demonstrates the procedure in the qualitative test for carbohydrates. Barfoed's test distinguishes monosaccharides from disaccharides. The procedure covers the description of the laboratory instruments and materials that are used in such tests.

At the end of the procedure, an observation of the test result is made and interpreted and a well balaced reaction equation is obtained.

Author: Dr. George Koffuor

Student Volunteer: Christola Lord Acheampong

Multimedia Support: Benjamin Prempeh, John Kofi Dogbey, Ella Kasanga

Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between monosaccharides and disaccharides using the Barfoed's test.
  • Outline the test process.
  • Write a well balanced reaction equation for the test.
Logo for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Term:
2012
Published:
November 30, 2012
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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Barfoed's Test - Qualitative Tests in Carbohydrates

George Koffuor