CHEMISTRY PROJECT

ANALYSIS OF JUICES

-by Abheer Sharma

Class- 12th
Roll. No. - 3

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to clarify that Abheer Sharma of class 12th has

successfully completed the project work on chemistry
titled as “Analysis of Juices”, for class XII practical
examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education
in the year 2022-2023.
It is further certified that this project is the individual work
of the candidate.

Principal Teacher Guide

Ms.Dhriti Malhotra Mr. Nitin

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Our sincere thanks to Ms. Dhriti, Principal and

Manav Rachna International Public School, who
took out time to address us and guide us.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our teacher Mr. Nitin, for his

patience. Her exemplary investment in the complete
process, constant encouragement and insightful feedback
helped achieve our objective.

I would also like to thank the principal and the faculty of

MRIS-Sector-46, Gurugram for allowing us to conduct our
research amidst them.

Lastly we would like to thank our family members whose

support helped us to complete the project within the
deadline.

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 INDEX

● AIM
● REQUIREMENTS
● PROCEDURE
● THEORY
● OBSERVATION
● RESULT

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 AIM

To analyze pH along with starch and

proteins present in juices.

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 REQUIREMENTS
● Vegetable Juice

● pH Paper

● Test Tube

● Funnel

● Measuring Tube

● Iodine Solution

● Sodium Hydroxide Solution (NaOH)

● Copper Sulphate Solution (CuSO4)

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 PROCEDURE
The vegetable juices are diluted using distilled water. The distilled water

is added to it in order to remove color and to make it colorless so that

color change can be easily watched and noted down. Now test for food

substance is taken down with the solution.

1. Test For Acidity – Take 5ml of juice in a test tube and pH values

should be noted down by dipping it in the test-tube. If it turns red,

it means that the juice is acidic else it is basic.

2. Test For Starch – Take 2ml of vegetable juice in a test tube, and add

a few drops of iodine solution to it. If the solution turns blue in

color it indicates the presence of starch.

3. Test for Proteins – Take 5ml of 5% of NaOH solution and add

2 drops of CusO4 known as burial solution and add juice and

shake

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 well. If the solution turns violet in color it indicates the presence of

proteins.

THEORY
STARCH

Starch is the most important energy source for humans. The body digests starch by

metabolizing it into glucose, which passes into the bloodstream and circulates the body.

Glucose fuels virtually every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. If there is excess glucose,

the liver stores it as glycogen.

Protein

Proteins are the basis of many animal body structures (e.g. muscles, skin, and

hair). Each molecule is composed of amino acids, which are characterized by

inclusion of nitrogen and sometimes sulphur (these components are responsible

for the distinctive smell of burning protein, such as the keratin in hair). The body

requires amino acids to produce new proteins (protein retention) and to replace

damaged proteins. Protein contains 16.8 kilojoules (4 kilocalories) per gram. In

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the case of protein, this is somewhat misleading as only some amino acids are

usable for fuel. Chief sources of protein are milk, pulses, fish, meat, etc.

Acidity
Presence of H+ ions or molecules containing electron gaining character.

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 OBSERVATION
● CUCUMBER

Test Observation Inference

Acid/Base pH Turns Red Acidic

Starch No Blue Color Absence Of Starch

Protein No Violet Color Absence of Protein

● CARROT

Test Observation Inference

Acid/Base pH turns Red Acidic

Starch No Blue Color Presence Of Starch

Protein No Violet Color Absence of Proteins

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 ● TOMATO

Test Observation Inference

Acid/Base pH turns Red Acidic

Starch No Blue Color Presence of Starch

Protein No Violet Color Absence Of Protein

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 RESULT
After performing the tests for starch, proteins and acidity, following can be
concluded about their presence in different vegetables and fruits.

● Tomato is acidic and contains starch.

● Cucumber is acidic.
● Carrot is acidic and contains starch.

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 PRECAUTION
● Always wear a lab coat.
● Be careful while handling chemicals.
● Make sure to dispose of the used substances properly.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
● www.google.com
● www.chemistryforlife.com
● www.earthchemical.com