Difference between revisions of "Iodine Test"

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The color reaction between iodine and glucose chains (dextrins and starch) is used to detect their presence in wort. It is the goal of mashing to reduce the length of the glucose chain to less than
  
 
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Revision as of 18:15, 14 February 2010

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This article explains why an iodine test should be performed, how it works and how it is best done.

Purpose

Purpose

The color reaction between iodine and glucose chains (dextrins and starch) is used to detect their presence in wort. It is the goal of mashing to reduce the length of the glucose chain to less than

How does it work?

Perfoming an iodine test

iodine test solution

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References