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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

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Regulations regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa - effective 1 July 2024

Part V: Sampling and Analysis

26. Determination of overrun

 

The overrun of a Dairy ice-cream, Ice-cream, Frozen dairy dessert, Frozen dessert, Frozen yoghurt, Frozen yoghurt and Dairy ice-cream blend, Frozen yoghurt and Ice-cream blend and Frozen fruit sorbet sample shall be determined at the factory by using one of the following methods: Provided that inclusions shall not be taken into account:

 

A. Calculation by volume:

 

The overrun is calculated by using the following formula :

R3617 26.A. formula

 

B. Use of an overrun cup and overrun table:

 

(1) The overrun is determined as follows by means of an overrun cup:
(a) Place a clean, dry overrun cup on a scale and adjust the scale to zero.
(b) Fill the overrun cup completely with Dairy ice-cream mix, Ice-cream mix, Frozen dairy dessert mix, Frozen dessert mix, unfrozen Yoghurt, a blend of unfrozen Yoghurt and Dairy ice-cream mix, a blend of unfrozen Yoghurt and ice-cream mix or unfrozen Fruit sorbet, as the case may be.
(c) Weigh the overrun cup and its contents and record the mass.
(d) Clean the overrun cup thoroughly and dry it.
(e) Slightly overfill the overrun cup with aerated Dairy ice-cream, Ice-cream, Frozen dairy dessert, Frozen dessert, Frozen yoghurt, Frozen yoghurt and Dairy ice-cream blend, Frozen yoghurt and Ice-cream blend or Frozen fruit sorbet, as the case may be.
(f) Remove all inclusions (e.g. chocolate coating, pieces of chocolate, fruit, nuts, etc.) where possible, and ensure that no air pockets are trapped in the cup.
(g) Level the sample in the overrun cup off with the surface of the cup.
(h) Weigh the overrun cup and its contents and record the mass.
(i) Calculate the overrun by using the following formula:

R3617 26.B. formula

(j) The overrun can also be determined  by using an overrun table as supplied by the factory and which is based on the specific gravity value (SG) of the product concerned: Provided that the specific gravity value (SG) of the product concerned shall be provided by the factory on request from the inspector.

 

(2) In the case of Dairy ice-cream, Ice-cream, Frozen dairy dessert, Frozen dessert, Frozen yoghurt, Frozen yoghurt and Dairy ice-cream blend, Frozen yoghurt and Ice-cream blend or Frozen fruit sorbet packed in smaller units, the volume can be determined as follows by the displacement of water:
(a) Weigh the sample and its container and record the mass.
(b) Remove the sample from its container.
(c) Weigh the empty container and record the mass.
(d) Place a known volume of water into a measuring beaker.
(e) Submerge the sample in the water and record how much water is displaced.
(f) Calculate the overrun by using the following formula:

R3617 26.2. formula

V = The volume of water displaced by the sample

M = The mass of the sample after subtracting the mass of the container