Starch - Determination of ash (ISO 3593:1981)

Incineration of a test portion at a temperature of 900 °C, until complete disappearance of the carbon in the residue. The method specifies a procedure for the evaluation of natural and added mineral substances together. It applies to contents up to 2 %. It does not apply to hydrolysis products nor to oxidized starches, nor to other products containing more than 0,2 % of chloride. In other cases, see ISO 5809.

Stärke - Bestimmung der Asche (ISO 3593:1981)

Diese Internationale Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Asche in Stärke fest. Das Verfahren ist bei nativen und modifizierten Stärken anwendbar, die nicht mehr als 2% Asche ergeben. Das Verfahren ist nicht anwendbar bei Hydrolysenprodukten, oxididierten Stärken und anderen Produkten, die mehr als 0,2% Chlorid, angegeben als Natriumchlorid, enthalten. In diesen Fällen ist das in ISO 5809 festgelegte Verfahren anzuwenden.

Amidons et fécules - Détermination des cendres (ISO 3593:1981)

La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode de détermination des cendres produites par les amidons et fécules. La méthode est applicable aux amidons et fécules natifs, ainsi qu'aux amidons et fécules transformés ne produisant pas plus de 2 % de cendres. Elle ne s'applique ni aux produits d'hydrolyse, ni aux amidons et fécules oxydés, ni aux produits contenant plus de 0,2 % de chlorure exprimé en chlorure de sodium. Dans les autres cas, utiliser la méthode spécifiée dans l'ISO 5809.1)

Škrob - Določevanje pepela (ISO 3593:1981)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Oct-1998
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Nov-1998
Due Date
01-Nov-1998
Completion Date
01-Nov-1998

Overview

SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 specifies a standardized method for the determination of ash content in starch. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and adopted by CEN, this standard ensures reliable measurement of total mineral residue (ash) by incinerating a starch sample at 900°C until all carbon is removed. The procedure provides an accurate assessment of both natural and added mineral substances within starch, supporting quality control and regulatory compliance in food and industrial applications.

This method is applicable to native starches and modified starches containing up to 2% ash. It is not suitable for hydrolysis products, oxidized starches, or products containing more than 0.2% chloride. For such cases, users are referred to ISO 5809.

Key Topics

  • Sample Incineration: The core of SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 lies in incinerating a weighed test portion of starch in a furnace at 900°C until all carbon is removed, leaving only inorganic ash.
  • Scope Limitations: Not applicable to products with high chloride content (>0.2%), hydrolysis products, or oxidized starches. For higher chloride content or other starch derivatives, refer to ISO 5809.
  • Combined Mineral Evaluation: The method simultaneously measures natural mineral content and any added (non-organic) substances in starch samples.
  • Repeatability and Reporting: The standard defines acceptable limits for repeatability and provides guidelines on reporting results, including sample identification and testing conditions.

Applications

The ash determination method outlined in SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 serves several practical roles in the starch and food industries:

  • Quality Assurance: Assists manufacturers and quality control laboratories in verifying that starch products conform to regulatory and internal specifications for mineral content.
  • Product Classification: Enables precise distinction between native and modified starches based on their inorganic residue, supporting product labeling and classification.
  • Process Monitoring: Useful in monitoring the production processes of starch to ensure consistent purity and detect contamination with foreign minerals.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with national and international food safety regulations, which often stipulate maximum allowed ash levels in food-grade starch.

Industries benefiting from this standard include:

  • Food and beverage production
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Paper and textile processing
  • Bioplastics and biodegradable product development

Related Standards

Several international standards are closely related to SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 for starch analysis:

  • ISO 5809: Starch and derivatives - Recommended for products not suitable under SIST EN ISO 3593:1998, such as those with high chloride content or oxidized starches.
  • ISO 1666: Starch - Determination of moisture content by oven-drying methods, frequently referenced for sample preparation and calculation in ash determination.
  • EN ISO 3726: Starch - Determination of sulphated ash (in advanced draft stages).
  • ISO 17305: General analytical quality guidelines for starch and derived products.

By adhering to SIST EN ISO 3593:1998, laboratories and manufacturers ensure methodological consistency and robust, internationally comparable results in the determination of ash content for starch and starch-derived products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Starch - Determination of ash (ISO 3593:1981)". This standard covers: Incineration of a test portion at a temperature of 900 °C, until complete disappearance of the carbon in the residue. The method specifies a procedure for the evaluation of natural and added mineral substances together. It applies to contents up to 2 %. It does not apply to hydrolysis products nor to oxidized starches, nor to other products containing more than 0,2 % of chloride. In other cases, see ISO 5809.

Incineration of a test portion at a temperature of 900 °C, until complete disappearance of the carbon in the residue. The method specifies a procedure for the evaluation of natural and added mineral substances together. It applies to contents up to 2 %. It does not apply to hydrolysis products nor to oxidized starches, nor to other products containing more than 0,2 % of chloride. In other cases, see ISO 5809.

SIST EN ISO 3593:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.180.20 - Starch and derived products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Starch - Determination of ash (ISO 3593:1981)
Stärke - Bestimmung der Asche (ISO 3593:1981)
Amidons et fécules - Détermination des cendres (ISO 3593:1981)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3593:1994
ICS:
67.180.20 Škrob in izdelki iz njega Starch and derived products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

International Standard 3593
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.MEIKAYHAPOAHAR OPf-AHM3AWlR l-l0 CTAH~APTM3ALWl@ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Starch - Determination of ash
Amidons et fhcules - Dhtermina tion des cendres
Second edition - 1981-10-01
UDC 664.2 : 543.822
Ref. No. ISO35934981 (EI
Descriptors : starch, determination of ash.
Price based on 2 pages
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national Standards institutes (ISO member bodies). The work of developing Inter-
national Standards is carried out through ISO technical committees. Every member
body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been set up has the
right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the ISO Council.
International Standard ISO 3593 was developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 93,
Starch (including derivatives and b y-produc ts).
This second edition was submitted directly to the ISO Council, in accordance with
clause 5.10.1 of part 1 of the Directives for the technical work of ISO. lt cancels and
replaces the first edition (i.e. ISO 3593-1976), which had been approved by the
member bodies of the following countries :
Chile Netherlands United Kingdom
Czec hoslova kia Poland USSR
Y ugoslavia
France Romania
Spain
Germany, F. R.
Iran Turkey
The member bodies of the following countries had expressed disapproval of the docu-
ment on technical grounds :
Australia
USA
0 International Organkation for Standardkation, 1981
Printed in Switzerland
ISO 3593-1981 (E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Determination of ash
Starch -
0 Introduction 5 Apparatus
Native starches contain naturally small amounts of mineral Ordinary laboratory apparatus, and in particular :
substances. Converted starches may additionally contain
variable amounts of added mineral substances.
5.1 Ashing dishes, of platinum or of any other material
unaffected under the test conditions, with a flat base, a capac-
This International Standard specifies a procedure for the con-
ity of about 40 ml and a minimum usable surface area of
ventional evaluation of both of these amounts together.
15 cm*.
5.2 Desiccator, provided with a thick perforated rnetal
1 Scope and field of application
plate, and containing an efficient desiccant such as
phosphorus(V) Oxide, silica gel impregnated with Cobalt
This International Standard specifies a method for the deter-
chloride indicator, or granular anhydrous Calcium sulphate
mination of the ash yielded by starches.
similarly treated.
The method is applicable to native starches and to modified
starches yielding not more than 2 % of ash. lt does not apply to
5.3 Electric furnace with Ventilation, including a device
hydrolysis products nor to oxidized starches, nor to other
for control and adjustment of temperature to provide for in-
products containing more than 0,2 % of chlorid
...

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