EXERCISE 31. TEST OF WATER- ABSORPTION BY DRIED BEET PULP 



Weigh out 10 grains of the dried pulp and place in a beaker with 100 

 c.c. of water, mix well by stirring with a glass rod or spoon and cover with a 

 watch glass. Leave standing until the following day or at least 6 to 8 hours. 

 Pour off and weigh excess of water and figure ratio of amount of water 

 absorbed to weight of pulp. 



Repeat experiment with a sample of dried molasses beet pulp. 



