ash test

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grade of flour

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    In cereal processing: Grade

    …placed on use of the ash test to determine grade. Bakers will generally pay higher prices for pure flour of low ash content, as the flour is brighter and lighter in colour. Darker flours may have ash content of 0.7 to 0.8 percent or higher.

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