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A colorimetric estimation of reducing sugars in potatoes with 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid

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An improved rapid method for the colorimetric estimation of reducing sugars in potatoes with 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid is described which is not subject to the drawbacks of the picric acid method.

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  1. Biochemistry Department, St. George's Hospital, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, England

    H. Lindsay

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Lindsay, H. A colorimetric estimation of reducing sugars in potatoes with 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid. Potato Res 16, 176–179 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02356048

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