Determination of the alcohol content of Asava and Arista

Aim: Determination of the alcohol content of Asava and Arista. References Principle Asava and Arista are self-generated alcoholic preparations obtained by the fermentation of herbal decoctions or infusions. The alcohol present is volatile, and when distilled, it passes over with water vapor. The distillate is collected and its specific gravity is determined using a pycnometer … Read more