Dextrose — Determination of loss in mass on drying — Vacuum oven method
The method is applicable to the anhydrous product and to the monohydrat. It consists in drying of a test portion at 100 °C and a pressure not exceeding 135 mbar.
The method consists in drying of a test portion, diluted with water and mixed with kieselguhr at 70 °C and at a pressure not exceeding 34 mbar. It is applicable to syrups irrespective of their method of production, also to dried syrup, starch sugar and syrup containing fructose.