The determination of phytic acid

Abstract

THE method generally accepted for the determination of phytic acid (i.e. inositolhexaphosphoric acid) is that of It was subsequently applied to plant products and foodstuffs by other workers The method involves the titration of phytic acid in 0-6 % HCI solution with standard FeCl3 (0-5-2-0 mg. Fe per ml.) in 0*6 % HCI, ammonium thiocyanate being used as internal indicator;