First Issued 1964, Last Revised 2009-11-01
This method is used in trading for the determination of the refractometric Brix or the refractometric dry substance (RDS %) of molasses samples (General Subject 4). It is applicable also to very pure syrups or liquid sugars (General Subject 3) [1], and thick juice and run-off syrups (General Subject 8).
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS4/3/8-13 (2009) can be obtained from the Sugar Industry Website, operated by Bartens. The online access for two years costs EUR35 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citizens without EU VAT No.).