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ICUMSA Method GS8-2 (2009)
Polarisation of Beet Sugar Syrups after Clarification according to Carrez - Official
1 Scope
The method is applicable to sugar syrups (especially thick juices and run-off syrups) produced in sugar beet processing (General Subject 8). Satisfying a commercial requirement it is intended as a method for assessing the sucrose content in thick juices and other intermediate products with a minimal purity of 70%.
The method has been developed by modification of ICUMSA Method GS1/2/3/9-1 “The Determination of the Polarisation of Raw Sugar by Polarimetry – Official” [1].
As an alternative to the conventional clarification with basic lead acetate solution, the clarification with Carrez reagent is described [2].
Online Access to ICUMSA Method GS8-2 (2009)
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS8-2 (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.).