Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsGrading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart V : Sampling and Inspection22. Determination of total percentage soluble solids |
The total percentage soluble solids in canned tomato products shall be determined by means of a refractometer corrected to 200C. After the containers have been opened, the contents shall be carefully stirred with a glass or metal rod. Place a drop of the product onto the prism of the refractometer and take the reading. The prism should be thoroughly cleaned before the following reading is taken.
