Description
This method describes the determination of net content and drained weight in foods with liquid packing medium. The method is harmonised with the AOAC method and methods used in Codex. This method is intended for the determination of net content and drained weight of solid content of foods packed with liquid packing medium such as water, juice, brine, oil or syrup. The liquid must be able to drain off easily at 20 oC. The net content may not exceed 2.5 kg (approximately 5 lb). The content in containers with a bigger net content than 2.5 kg must be fractionated. Net content & drained weight (NMKL 55)