# First Commission Directive of 26 July 1979 laying down Community methods of analysis for testing certain sugars intended for human consumption (79/796/EEC), Division 6.2: Preparation of the solution

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

6.2.1. Accurately weigh, to the nearest 1 mg, 5 g of the sample and transfer quantitatively to a 250 ml volumetric flask, with 200 ml water. Clarify, if necessary, by adding 5 ml of Carrez solution I (4.1) followed by 5 ml of Carrez solution II (4.2). Mix after each addition. Make up to 250 ml with water. Mix well. Filter if necessary.
6.2.2. Dilute the solution (6.2.1) so that 25 ml of the solution contains not less than 15 mg and not more than 60 mg of reducing sugars expressed as glucose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1979/796/annex/II/division/7/division/6/division/6.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1979-796/annex-II/division-7/division-6/division-6.2
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