TEST FOR PRESENCE OF UREA IN MILK - BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION

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Monday, 15 December 2025

TEST FOR PRESENCE OF UREA IN MILK

TEST FOR PRESENCE OF UREA IN MILK

AIM:
To detect adulteration of milk with urea.

APPARATUS:
Test tubes, dropper.

REAGENT:
Para-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (PDAB) reagent.

PRINCIPLE:
Urea reacts with PDAB to form a yellow color.

PROCEDURE:

  • Add 5ml milk sample in a test tube.

  • Add 2ml of PDAB reagent.

  • Observe for yellow color development.

RESULT:
Yellow color indicates presence of urea.

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