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AACC International Approved Methods -AACC Method 55-50.01. Specific Volume

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Physical Tests

AACCI Method 55-50.01
Specific Volume

VIEW METHOD

Objective
To determine specific volume (1/specific gravity) of pastry creams, cake batters, and icings. The amount of air entrapped during mixing pastry creams, cake batters, and icings, and thus the new volume they displace, is critical to the quality, functionality, and customer acceptance of these products.