SOP: Determination of Bulk Density (Mass/Litre) — Spices

GIFSQ — Global Institute for Food Safety & Quality

Procedure

Fill a cylindrical 1 L measure with lid, made of aluminum alloy, brass or stainless steel, of internal diameter 95 mm and internal height 142 mm, with the test sample

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Lightly shake the measure horizontally three times and fill again as much as possible to the brim

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Tap the measure on a level hard surface three times, changing the position each time, and fill again as much as possible to a little over the brim

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By moving a thin strip of straight metal sheet of about 10 mm width and 150 mm length, level with the top of the measure, remove the excess material

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Weigh the contents in a balance to the nearest gram and record the mass

References

FSSAI (2016), Manual of method of analysis of foods — spices and condiments; Method no 14.1.