1. WHAT’S IN MY FOOD?
NORI
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By Ken Macleod
2. WHY DID I CHOOSE NORI?
I chose Nori because I thought it would be interesting to
understand more specifically what I am eating regularly and why
it is a Japanese traditional food.
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I am going to look at 1 sheet of Nori.
Unit: g
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3. NUTRITION DATA Per sheet of Nori
(3 grams)
Energy 5.6 kcal
Protein 1.2g
Fat 0.1g
Carbohydrate 1.3g
Sodium 15.9 mg
Ingredients:
Dried Seaweed (Nori)
5. FAT TEST RESULT
When rubbed Nori and waited for 10 minutes the filter paper was not transparent
Testing for Fat Procedure
Firstly get a teaspoon of your food onto the filter
•Filter Paper paper. Then rub the food into the paper and wait for
•teaspoon of your food about 10 minutes. If the paper becomes transparent it
contains fat.
Conclusion: It does not contain fat.
Filter Paper
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GLUCOSE TEST RESULT
When Benedict’s Solution was poured over Nori, it remained in its normal color.
Testing for Glucose Procedure
•water at 30oC Firstly put your food and a few drops of water into the
•test tube test tube, then put several drops of Benedict’s Solution
•Benedict’s Solution into the test tube. Next put it in the container. After
•teaspoon of your food waiting several minutes you will see that if
the Benedict’s Solution turned red it means that it has
glucose if it didn't it doesn't contain glucose.
Conclusion: It does not contain glucose.
Benedict’s Solution
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7. PROTEIN TEST RESULT
When Biuret B was poured over Nori, it changed color.
Testing for Protein Procedure
•Biuret A
•Biuret B Put about a teaspoon of your food in the test tube.
•tablespoon of your food Next half fill the test tube with water. Then add 2 drops
of Biuret to the test tube.
Conclusion: It does contain protein.
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STARCH TEST RESULT
When Iodine was poured over Nori, it remained in its normal color.
Testing for Starch Procedure
•water
•test tube Half fill the test tube with water and then add a couple
•Iodine of drops of Iodine to the test tube, then wait a few
•teaspoon of your food seconds and then it will turn black if it has starch if it
remains in the browny sort of color it hasn't got starch.
Conclusion: It does not contain starch.
Iodine
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9. Nutrition Result Present or Not
Fat Not present
Glucose Not present
Protein Not Present
Starch Not present
The food group that Nori is in is Minerals.
10. DIGESTION SYSTEM
Nori is absorbed through the small intestines.
The two types of vitamins are separated by the
liquid in which can be dissolved: the water
soluble vitamins are all the B vitamins and
vitamin C. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins
A, D, E and K. The fat -soluble vitamins are
stored in the liver and fatty tissue of the body,
whereas water-soluble vitamins are not easily
stored and the rest go out in the urine.
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11. HOW IS NORI GOOD FOR
YOU?
Not only is nori resourceful and
extremely tasty, it is also very good for
you. Nori has a lot of protein and
vitamins A, B, and C. It is also rich in
nutrients, mostly calcium and iron.
