Activity No.

2: Test for the Presence of Lipids

Objective:
Detect the presence of lipids in food samples.

Materials
test tube, test tube rack, test tube holder, test tube brush, beaker (500 mL, 250 mL, 50
mL), dropper, brown paper towel, water, oil, butter, egg white, egg yolk,

Procedure
1. On a brown paper towel add one drop of the liquid food sample.
2. Allow the sample to dry and observe.
3. A stain or mark indicates a positive test for lipids.
4. Record your observation on Data Table No. 1

Table No. 1
Presence of Lipids
Food Sample Observations
( √ or X )
Water
Oil
Egg White
Butter
Milk
Fish Puree
Egg Yolk

Questions:
1. Which food samples are lipids?
2. In which food sample do you think has the highest amount of lipid?