Ecuadorian National Standards Institute (I.N.E.N)
Standard 369 (1994-10)
Vodka
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) This product is obtained by
the dilution of rectified ethyl alcohol which has been
derived from natural materials, and which has been
processed by a method which leaves it without a
distinctive character, odor or taste. (b) No artificial essences or colors may be added. (c) The water used to dilute vodka to bottling strength should be potable, in accordance with Ecuadorian Standard 1,108, and may be demineralized, deionized, or distilled. |
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B. | Specifications: | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Appearance: | Transparent and colorless. | |||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Odor and taste: | Having the odor and taste characteristic of vodka. | |||||||||||||||||||
(c) | Chemical compostion: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parameter | Unit |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Test Method |
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1. Alcohol content | °Gay Lussac @ 15°C |
39 |
45 |
INEN 340 |
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2. Total acids, as acetic acid | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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10 |
INEN 341 |
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3. Esters, as ethyl acetate | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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5 |
INEN 342 |
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4. Aldehydes, as acetaldehyde | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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2 |
INEN 343 |
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5. Furfural | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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0 |
INEN 344 |
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6. Higher Alcohols | mg/100 ml anhydrous |
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5 |
INEN 345 |
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7. Methanol | ml/100 ml anhydrous |
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8 |
INEN 347 |
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