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Journal of Agricultural Research 
Vol. XXIX, No. 11 
SUMMARY 
1. The ash content of* spices is 
affected by numerous factors, so that 
analyses made upon samples derived 
from a particular source and crop are 
not likely to be representative for that 
spice in general. 
2. Figures representing the percent¬ 
age of total ash which should normally 
occur in practically all spices in general 
use have been presented. 
3. Composite analyses of the ash of 
several spices are given. 
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