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Ash is one of the components in the proximate analysis of biological materials, consisting mainly of salty, non-organic constituents. It includes metal Salt s which are important for processes requiring ions such as Na+ (Sodium), K+ (Potassium), Ca+ (Calcium). It also includes trace Mineral s which are required for unique molecules, such as Chlorophyll and Hemoglobin . For instance, the analysis of Honey shows: ;Typical Honey Analysis
:Source: Sugar Alliance In this example the Ash would include all the Mineral s in honey. Also see:
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