What is BS 4585-2-Determination of moisture content of spices and condiments about?
BS 4585 is a British standard on methods of test for spices and condiments that discusses the determination of moisture content of spices and condiments to calculate the effect of processability, usability and stability for the storage of spices and condiments.
BS 4585-2 is the second part of the BS 4585 series that specifies an entrainment method for the determination of the moisture content of spices and condiments.
BS 4585-2 is applicable to most spices and condiments. In view of the number and variety of such products, however, it may be necessary in cases to modify the method or even to choose a more suitable method.
Who is BS 4585-2-Determination of moisture content of spices and condiments for?
BS 4585-2 on the determination of moisture content of spices and condiments is useful for:
- Spices and condiments manufacturers
- Food scientists
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS 4585-2-Determination of moisture content of spices and condiments?
Moisture content is defined as the quantity of water, expressed as a percentage by mass, distilled and collected in accordance with the method specified. The analysis of moisture content is essential to control the quality of the spices and condiments, as well as the shelf life, in addition to helping food manufacturing companies adhere to legal and labelling requirements.
BS 4585-2 provides you with guidance on apparatus, the procedure for the preparation of test sample, preparation of apparatus, determination, expression of results, test report, etc.
The entrainment method and procedure provided by BS 4585-2 assist you in the determination of moisture content of spices and condiments, improving the quality and subsistence of spices and condiments and ensuring spices and condiments are free from contaminations.
With obedience and compliance to BS 4585-2, you can enhance spices and condiments’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
