PremiumIntermediate45 min
Qualitative Analysis of Oils and Fats
Description
In this virtual lab, students carry out simple qualitative tests on common oils and fats at a virtual lab bench. They test solubility, make translucent spots, detect glycerol with the acrolein test, compare unsaturation with Hübl’s test, and detect ghee adulteration with the Baudouin test. Interactive experiments and quizzes accompany each section, followed by a final exam and a certificate of completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lab, students will be able to describe the structure of fats and oils and distinguish saturated from unsaturated fats. They will also be able to perform and interpret the solubility, translucent spot, acrolein, Hübl and Baudouin tests, and use them to identify an unknown sample and detect the adulteration of desi ghee.