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I've learnt about the oil spot test for food. However, I've come across 2 versions of the test. Resources on the web tell me that after rubbing the food onto a paper bag, the presence of a translucent spot that remains after drying is evidence of fat. However, my teacher said that it is necessary to immerse the piece of paper into an organic solvent and the presence of fat can only be confirmed if the translucent spot disappears after such treatment. Which version is correct?
Re: Oil spot test for fat in food.
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