Test Price:
$108 per analysis
Acceptable Matrices:
This method is applicable for determining the level of starch in grains, finished cereals, and other food products where the starch is available for aqueous enzymatic digestion. It may not apply to some cross-linked, modified starches.
Unacceptable Matrices:
Cheese or other matrices where the starch is unavailable to the enzymes for digestion.
Quantitation Limit:
1 to 100%
Sample Size Requirements:
10 grams
Equipment:
Spectrophotometer
Reportable Units:
%
Turnaround Time:
7-9 business days (Standard)
5 business days (Rush)
Is rush testing available?
Yes
Method Reference:
AOAC 979.10 and AACC 76-11, with modifications
Method Description:
The sample is enzymatically digested using a-amylase and amyloglucosidase under controlled temperature, pressure, and pH conditions. The resulting glucose is measured spectrophotometrically. Samples containing glucose are desugared prior to analysis using hot 80% ethanol.