Testing for all grain sugar conversion
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DFitz
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Testing for all grain sugar conversion
I asked the wife to pick up a bottle of iodine while she was out. She picked up a bottle of Iodides Tincture. This is a clear de-colorized iodine (45% denatured alcohol. Is this suitable for testing an AG sugar conversion?
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Tater
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Tater
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Re: Testing for all grain sugar conversion
Wouldn't think it would need any.But manufacture should have included that.
I use a pot still.Sometimes with a thumper
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NcHooch
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Re: Testing for all grain sugar conversion
easiest way to tell is test it with some starchy water , and then with some sugar water
...iodine typically turns starch black, and has no reaction to sugar
...iodine typically turns starch black, and has no reaction to sugar
NChooch
Practice safe distillin and keep your hobby under your hat.
Practice safe distillin and keep your hobby under your hat.