ISO 936:1998

Overview

ISO 936:1998 - Meat and meat products - Determination of total ash is an internationally recognized standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard specifies a method for the determination of the total ash content in all types of meat and meat products, including poultry. Determining total ash is essential for assessing the mineral content and the overall quality and authenticity of meat products. The procedure involves incinerating a prepared sample at specific conditions and quantifying the residue, expressed as a percentage of the sample mass.