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It is recommended to clearly distinguish ‘total carbohydrates' from available carbohydrates. Both values can be calculated either ‘by difference’ or by direct analysis as shown in the table.

It is important to realize that FCDB may not be consistent in their use of the term carbohydrates.

This closes the part on available carbohydrate determination. Next part of the case will focus on the determination of dietary fibre.