Reduction of False Positives in the Chili Candy Analysis Method for Filth Using a Newly Developed Correction Factor

Authors

  • Hans K. Loechelt-Yoshioka
  • Wynn A. Senff

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/JRS-V05N01P029

Keywords:

chili candy, correction factor, method, weight lost, extraneous material analysis

Abstract

In the examination of chili candy for filth using the current method and mathematical formula, it was observed that product samples containing small amounts of filth elements were disproportionally violative. After examining numerous regulatory samples, there was clear indication that it would be necessary to re-evaluate the mathematical formula to reduce false positive results. The original formula calculation is based entirely on the dry weight of recovered chili powder in the product. The formula failed to take into account the loss of soluble material from the chili powder at two critical phases: during candy production, and during processing for filth analysis. This paper provides a means to account for the lost soluble material from the chili powder and adds a correction factor to the original formula to address the high rate of false positive results.

https://doi.org/10.21423/jrs-v05n01p029 (DOI assigned 4/17/2019)

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Published

2017-03-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Scientific Articles

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