ASTA Resources
Analytical Methods
ASTA Analytical Methods Manual
3/30/2026
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
