Starch Gelatinization Test
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Price
$430 per analysis
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Turnaround time
12 - 15 Business Days
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Rush
Available
Technical data sheet
PrintMethod description
The sample is dispersed in a buffered solution and treated with a controlled source of fungal amylase. Fungal amylase digests the gelatinized starch into dextrins that are digested with AMG to form glucose. Glucose is analyzed with a GOPOD reagent, and a colored product is measured on a spectrophotometer.
Acceptable matrices
Grains and flours
Limit of quantitation
0.50%
Equipment
Waterbath, spectrophotometer, centrifuge
Method reference
Megazyme K-SDAM
Reportable unit
g/100g (%)
Sample size requirements
20 g
Information required by submitter
Please supply estimates
Additional information
Damage starch is quantified with this method as well.
Common Starch Gelatinization Test Testing Questions
We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.
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