This document is a description of a number of food tests that can be carried out in schools.

This customisable document offers information on the hazards associated with chemicals commonly used in D&T departments, and can also be used as a stocklist.
CLEAPSS strongly recommends that any D&T teacher or technician with limited or no experience of  these chemicals should consult with their science colleagues.

Tests to identify the presence of sugars, starch, proteins, fats and vitamin C.

Burning tests on very small samples.Chemical tests of fabrics, yarns and threads using the reagents listed below.