Most of the food that humans consume for nutrition comes from plants. In particular, grains, fruits and vegetables are staple foods. Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat are nutrients that come from food and are essential for the body to function. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates are mainly provided through plant foods and include sugars and starch. Starches are chemically linked clusters of sugar molecules found in plants. The body's metabolism breaks down starch molecules into sugar.
The main sources of starch are cereals such as rice, wheat, and corn, and root vegetables such as potatoes. Starch is the main carbohydrate found in plant tubers and seeds. It is stored in plant cells. Starch molecules arrange themselves in the plant as semi-crystalline granules. A single starch molecule contains numerous glucose molecules.
There is a simple test method to determine if a food contains starch as a nutrient. Iodine is used as an indicator of starch in foods because in the presence of starch, iodine reacts chemically and turns the sample dark blue or purple black. If there is no starch, the iodine remains the original brownish-yellow color.
In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are based on the latest technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Starch screening services are among the numerous tests carried out in this context.
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