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Beverage Alcohol Methods

 

Analyte(s)Test Method Product TypeTechnology
Limited and Prohibited IngredientsSSD:TM:319Alcohol Beverage ProductsLC-HRMS
CannabinoidsSSD:TM:317Alcoholic BeveragesLC-MS-MS
Coumarin, ß-Asarone, and ThujoneSSD:TM:203Alcoholic BeveragesGC-MS
Ethanol - by HeadspaceSSD:TM:218Low-Alcohol Beverages, Non-Liquid, Liquid with High Viscosity, Density, or Dissolved/Suspended SolidsHS-GC-MS
Ethanol - Identity ConfirmationSSD:TM:215Moonshines, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Cooking WinesGC-MS
Ethanol - Stable Carbon Isotope RatiosSSD:TM:210Alcoholic Beverages and Nonbeverage AlcoholHS-GC-IRMS
Fill by VolumeSSD:TM:516Alcoholic BeveragesVolumetric
Fill by WeightSSD:TM:517Alcoholic BeveragesGravimetric
Fusel Oils, Methanol, Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Propylene Glycol, and GlycerolSSD:TM:200Alcoholic Beverages and Nonbeverage AlcoholGC-FID
Prussic Acid (Cyanide)SSD:TM:312Alcoholic BeveragesIC
Residual Sugars and ErythritolSSD:TM:316Alcoholic BeveragesUHPLC-RI
Sorbate and BenzoateSSD:TM:306Alcoholic BeveragesUHPLC-PDA
Trace MetalsSSD:TM:513Alcoholic BeveragesICP-MS

 

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Last updated: October 4, 2024
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