Determination of the water content of foods I : Indirect determination of the water content
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The indirect determination of the water content of foods is dealt with on the basis of the following general considerations: A. The absolute vapour pressure of the water in the substance to be desiccated; B. The absolute vapour pressure of the water in the surrounding air, C. Behaviour of the non-water components of the substance to be desiccated, D. Special causes of errors, viz.: 1. Retardation in the establishment of equilibrium; 2. Retardation due to title structure of the substance to be desiccated; 3. Crust formation; 4. Analytical errors. E. Rate of desiccation: reference methods and rapid routine methods. We prefer to consider the problems relating to the indirect determination of the water content on the basis of absolute water vapour pressures. The advantages and disadvantages of this method of treatment have been indicated.
TNO Identifier
286931
Source
Analytica chimica acta, 2, pp. 359-369.
Pages
359-369
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