This test method is a gravimetric procedure for determining the ash content in oilseed cake and meals. Ash represents the total inorganic mineral content remaining after complete combustion of the organic material in the sample. This method is commonly used in evaluating the nutritional quality and purity of oilseed byproducts used in animal feed.
This test method is a procedure used to determine the acid value (AV) of fats and oils. The acid value measures the amount of free fatty acids (FFA) present, which indicates the degree of hydrolytic rancidity or degradation in the fat or oil. The acid value is an important quality parameter because high FFA levels… Continue reading Acid Value of Fats and Oils