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Application Note Vicinal Di-Ketones

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Vapodest 20S Rapid Steam Distillation Unit

Vicinal diketones (VDKs) are determined as indicators of maturation or spoilage of foods. VDKs are produced from microbial fermentation and can affect the taste of beers and cider.

The Gerhardt Vapodest steam distillation unit can be used to rapidly distil off the VDKs from a degassed sample of beer or cider.

Once distilled, the VDK content can be accurately determined spectrophotometrically after reaction with an alkaline solution of 1-Naphthol.

For more information on Alcohol Distillations - click here.

For more information on Gerhardt Vapodest rapid distillation unit - click here.

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Application Note Vicinal Di-Ketones

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