Ecuadorian National Standards Institute (I.N.E.N)
Standard 370 (1994-10)
Anise ("Anisado")
Note: This is an edited and abridged translation of the original standard which is in Spanish (see Notes on Translations of Ecuadorian Standards ). Reference should be made to the original standard for details of test methods, and to authenticate any particular matter.
A. | Definition: | (a) Anise is obtained by
distilling a maceration of common aniseed, starry
aniseed, or a blend of the two, in ethyl alcohol or
rectified aguardiente, with or without the addition of
other aromatic substances; or by mixing natural
essences of aniseed with rectified aguardiente or
rectified ethyl alcohol, with or without a subsequent
distillation. (b) Anised aguardiente ("Aguardiente anisado") is obtained by distilling a maceration of common or starry aniseed, or a mixture of the two, in rectified aguardiente, with or without the addition of other aromatic substances; or by mixing rectified aguardiente with natural essences of aniseed, with or without a subsequent distillation. (c) Anise is classified by its sugar content:
(d) No artificial colorings, sweeteners or essences may be added. (e) The water used in diluting anise to bottling strength must be potable, in accordance with Ecuadorian Standard 1,108, and may be demineralized, deionized or distilled. |
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B. | Specifications: | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Appearance: | Anise should be transparent and colorless. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Odor and taste: | It should possess the odor and taste characteristic of anise. | |||||||||||||||||||
(c) | Chemical compostion: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parameter | Unit |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Test Method |
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1. Alcohol content | °Gay Lussac @ 15°C |
30 |
45 |
INEN 340 |
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2. Total acids, as acetic acid | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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40 |
INEN 341 |
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3. Esters, as ethyl acetate | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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80 |
INEN 342 |
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4. Aldehydes, as acetaldehyde | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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20 |
INEN 343 |
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5. Furfural | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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1.5 |
INEN 344 |
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6. Higher Alcohols | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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150 |
INEN 345 |
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7. Methanol | ml/100 ml anhydrous |
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10 |
INEN 347 |
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