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AACC International Approved Methods - AACC Method 08-17.01. Ash in Starch

AACC International Approved Methods

Total Ash

AACCI Method 08-17.01
Ash in Starch

VIEW METHOD

Objective
Commercial corn starches contain small amounts of inorganic salts that preexist largely in corn. It is customary practice to determine these collectively as residue after ignition at a specified temperature. This method is applicable to starches, dextrins, and other modified starch products.