Comparison between Karl Fischer and refractometric method for determination of water content in honey
Abstract: The aim of this work was to compare refractometric index (RI) and Karl Fischer (KF) titration methods for water content measurement in honeys. In addition, the effectiveness of two different solvents (methanol (M) and methanol:formamide in the ratio 1:1 (M + F)) was evaluated. Results i...
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Elsevier
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/18335 |
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| Sumario: | Abstract: The aim of this work was to compare refractometric index (RI) and Karl Fischer (KF) titration methods for
water content measurement in honeys. In addition, the effectiveness of two different solvents (methanol
(M) and methanol:formamide in the ratio 1:1 (M + F)) was evaluated.
Results indicated that RI and KF methods yielded similar results for water content determination in
honeys; mainly, when the solvent M + F was used. This solvent mixture (M + F) also allowed a reduction
in titration time which may be a potential advantage for measuring water content in honey. |
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