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Devised by Danish chemist Christen Thomsen Barfoed, Barfoed's reagent is a chemical solution used to detect the presence of monosaccharide sugars. Its specific formulation and acidic nature are key to distinguishing these simple sugars from more complex carbohydrates.

The Barfoed's test is a standard qualitative test in biochemistry that detects the presence of reducing monosaccharides. Understanding which compounds give Barfoed tests, and the difference in their reaction rates, is a fundamental skill for distinguishing between types of carbohydrates in a laboratory setting.