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BS 4585-15:1985

Superseded

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Methods of test for spices and condiments Determination of volatile oil content

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-06-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-1985

National foreword
Committees responsible
Method
1. Scope and field of application
2. References
3. Definition
4. Principle
5. Reagents
6. Apparatus
7. Sampling
8. Procedure
9. Expression of results
10. Test report
Annex
Test parameters for different spices, condiments and
herbs
Figures
1. Condenser system
2. Steam trap

Quantitative method involving distillation of an aqueous suspension, using xylene to fix the volatile oil.

Committee
AW/34
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 82/50243 DC (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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