Ash

None

Total

Muffle Furnace

Method Description

Ash content represents the total mineral residue remaining after complete combustion of organic material in a sample. This measurement is commonly used to assess ingredient purity and detect potential adulteration, as unexpected ash levels can indicate contamination with inorganic materials or substitution with inferior ingredients. Food manufacturers also use ash content to verify nutritional calculations and ensure consistent mineral content in formulated products.

Analyte List

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analyte
Analyte NameCAS #Type
Total AshMeasured

Technical Data Sheet

Test Name (LIMS/CoA)
Ash - Total
Method Name
Determination of Total Ash
Method Code
ANA-TM-057
Platform Type
Muffle Furnace
Result Type
Measurement
Reportable Unit
%
Method References
USP <561>; AOAC OMA 942.05
Acceptable Matrices
Food Products, Dietary Supplements, Botanicals (Raw Materials, Extracts, Finished Products), API (Isolates, Active Ingredients) Cannabis & Hemp (Plant Materials, Extracts, Isolates, MIPs)
Unacceptable Matrices
Flammable or Explosive compounds
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Additional information

This test is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited through A2LA, Certificate # 2769.01. This method is applicable to nearly all foods and food-related products. Ash is composed of the minerals that are not combustible under the test conditions and including things such as salts, carbonates and silicates.

Ash
Total
Muffle Furnace
Ash
Test Code
TOASH
Status
Active
TaT
1-2 Business Days
Performing Lab
Cambium Analytica - In-House
Sample Needed
10 grams
Accreditation
ISO 17025
References
AOAC
USP
Category
Nutritional & Proximate
Subcategory
Ash
Industries Available
Dietary Supplements
Food

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