Study Set Content:
Why is the inner white portion of the rind be excluded during the maceration process?
• The inner white portion of the rind contains tannin and hesperidin which causes a bitter taste.
• Reduces the oil which is only found in the yellow rind
causes a bitter taste.
tannin and hesperidin
The alcohol content of the tincture protects against (blank) and keeps the alcoholic soluble extractive in solution
microbial growth
ORANGE SYRUP synonym
Syrupus Aurantii, Syrup of Orange peel, Citrus sinesis, Aurantii dulcis cortex
ORANGE SYRUP uses
Pleasant vehicle, Flavorant
What is the role of citric acid in the preparation?
o Gives flavor and tartness
What is the method used in the preparation?
Agitation without heating
was the method use to avoid heat-induced inversion of sucrose
Agitation without heating
What is the role of orange peel tincture in the preparation?
Orange peel tincture is the active ingredient
What is the percentage strength of sucrose in the formula?
• 12%
AROMATIC ELIXIR synonym
Simple elixir
AROMATIC ELIXIR uses
Vehicle and masking agent
Differentiate elixirs from spirits
Sweetened Hydroalcoholic liquid
Elixirs
Alcoholic/Hydroalcoholic solution of volatile oils
Spirits
What are some incompatibilities associated with alcoholic solution like spirits and elixirs?
Precipitation
What is the purpose of adding talc?
Clarifying agent
What is the chief objection in the extensive use of the preparation?
Its high alcohol content may counteract the effect of other meds
AROMATIC AMMONIA SPIRIT synonym
spiritus ammoniae aromaticus
AROMATIC AMMONIA SPIRIT uses
flavoring agent
Active ingredient
Ammonium carbonate
