Proximate Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
is a quantitative analysis useful for determining the macronutrient content of a substance, used often in the food industry.
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Proximate analysis
2
Q
Commonly determined tests;
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- Moisture
- Ash content
- Crude protein
- Crude lipid
- Crude fiber
3
Q
- Water content of the sample
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Moisture
4
Q
- Weight of inorganic matter in sample
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Ash Content
5
Q
Protein content
A
Crude protein
6
Q
- Fat content
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Crude Lipid
7
Q
Fiber content
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Crude Fiber
8
Q
Formula for ash content
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Ash%= X-C/S-C x 100
