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SOP: Determination of Sulphur Dioxide in Sugar

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Principle

Total sulphur dioxide in sugar is determined by the distillation procedure (Method I) as given in Chapter 12 of the book, using 100 g of the sample.

Apparatus required

Distillation assembly as given for Method I in Chapter 12 of the book.

Reagents

As given for Method I in Chapter 12 of the book.

Procedure

Weigh 100 g of the sugar sample

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Determine the total sulphur dioxide by the distillation procedure — Method I as given in Chapter 12 of the book

Calculation

Report the total sulphur dioxide content as determined by the Chapter 12 Method I procedure.

Note: the book gives this determination as a direct reference to the Chapter 12 distillation Method I procedure; this SOP documents the determination exactly as the book presents it. The full distillation procedure is documented in the Chapter 12 SOPs once converted.

Precautions

  • None stated in the book for this determination.

References

Ranganna, S., Handbook of Analysis and Quality Control for Fruit and Vegetable Products, 2nd edition.