ASTA Resources

Analytical Methods

Recommended Microbiological Methods - Preface

10/1/2004

Guidelines for Writing an ASTA Method

7/10/2012

ASTA Method 1.0: Preparation of Sample for Laboratory Analysis

7/1/2012

ASTA Method 2.0: Determination of Moisture by Distillation

7/1/2011

ASTA Method 2.1: Determination of Moisture by Loss on Drying by Vaccum Oven Method

4/1/2013

ASTA Method 3.0: Determination of Total Ash

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 4.0: Determination of Acid Insoluble Ash

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 5.0: Determination of Steam Volatile Oil by Modified Clevenger Method

3/1/2010

ASTA Method 5.1: Determination of Steam Volatile Oil by Lee and Ogg Method

3/1/2010

ASTA Method 5.2: Determination of Steam Volatile Oil by AOAC Method 962.17

3/1/2010

ASTA Method 6.0: Analysis of Water Activity in Spices

10/1/2010

ASTA Method 7.0: Analysis of Crude Fiber in Spices

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 8.0: Determination of Starch by Direct Acid Hydrolysis

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 9.0: Determination of Alcohol Soluble Extract in Spices

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 10.0: Determination of Particle Size Distribution by Sieve Analysis

10/1/2004

ASTA Method 11.0: Determination of Non-Volatile Methylene Chloride Extract

1/1/1997

ASTA Method 12.1: Piperine Content of Black and White Pepper, Their Oleoresins and Soluble Pepper Seasonings

8/9/2022

ASTA Method 14.2: Determination of Light Berries in Black and White Pepper

1/1/2013

ASTA Method 14.1: Analysis of Extraneous Matter in Spices (Excluding Black and White Pepper)

4/1/2014

ASTA Method 14.0: Analysis of Mold and Extraneous Matter in Black and White Pepper

1/1/2013