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Mixed Indicator Method for Rice Age

The document outlines the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Mixed Indicator Method used by the FCI to determine the age of milled raw rice, ensuring only freshly milled rice is procured. It details the materials, preparation of stock and working solutions, and the procedure for testing rice samples using pH indicators, along with the interpretation of results based on color changes. Precautions for handling chemicals and the appeal procedure for rejected consignments are also included.

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Mixed Indicator Method for Rice Age

The document outlines the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Mixed Indicator Method used by the FCI to determine the age of milled raw rice, ensuring only freshly milled rice is procured. It details the materials, preparation of stock and working solutions, and the procedure for testing rice samples using pH indicators, along with the interpretation of results based on color changes. Precautions for handling chemicals and the appeal procedure for rejected consignments are also included.

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SOP for Mixed Indicator Method for Age Determination of Milled

Raw Rice
(With an objective of Procuring only Freshly milled Raw Rice this method has been adopted by FCI as per the guideline of
MoCAF&PD, GOI issued under Memorandum No. 8-1/2021-S&I dt. 29.09.2021)

Method of Analysis
Materials & Equipment’s-:
(A) Glassware (B) Apparatus
1. Volumetric flasks, amber colored 2 no's of 200ml each [Link] with 0.01gram accuracy.
2. Graduated measuring Cylinder (100 ml.) [Link] tube rack
3. Beaker (C) Chemical Reagents
4. Test tube with stopper (5 no’s of 25 ml) 1. Methyl red, analytic reagent (0.05 gram/depot)
5. Glass Stirrer 2. Bromothymol blue. Analytic reagent (0. 15 gram/depot)
6. Measuring Pipette (2ml) 3. Ethyl alcohol, Absolute Grade (75 ml/ depot)
4. Distilled water (10.00 litre)

Preparation of stock solution


1. Weigh 0.05 gram of methyl red and 0.15 gram of Bromothymol blue.
2. Dissolve the above indicators in 75 ml Ethyl Alcohol and add distilled water to make 100 ml.
3. Store in a cool and dark place and in an amber coloured flask.
Preparation of working solution

Take an aliquot of stock solution and dilute with distilled water in the volume ratio 1:50. The prepared solution
preferably be consumed in same or next day. Accordingly, working solution be prepared keeping in view of
number of raw rice samples to be tested.
Procedure for staining method using pH indicators (working solution)

1. Weigh 5 grams of the raw rice sample.(sound whole grains and broken excluding other refractions).
2. Place the sample in the test tube.
3. Add 10ml of pH Indicator (working solution) and shake well for one minute.
4. Note the resulting colour of solution whether ( green/avocado green/ yellow /yellow orange/orange).
Interpretation of Test Results:
Colour Change As per standards Result
Green Freshly milled stocks Accepted
Samples subjected to Mixed Avocado Green
Indicator Method Yellow Old Stock Not to be accepted
Yellow Orange
Orange
Precaution:
1. Keep away the chemicals from face due to volatile nature of alcohol.
2. Chemicals used during experiment must be used in such a way so as to avoid contact with eyes, nose and
skin.

Appeal Procedure:
Normal appeal procedure would be followed in case of rejection of consignment through this method.

Colour Coding for different age groups of rice:


Age of Rice in Months Resulting colour of Solution
0 Month GREEN
1 Month AVOCADO GREEN
2 Months AVOCADO GREEN
3 Months YELLOW
4 Months YELLOW ORANGE
5 Months ORANGE
6 Months ORANGE

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