Section 49 in Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence to sell Toddy, Conditions of Licence and Tapping of Excise Trees) Rules 2007
49. Technical specification of toddy.
- (i) Description. - Toddy shall be clear, pale straw or cloudy in appearance with sediments on storage. It shall posses the characteristic flavor derived from the sap and fermentation, without addition of extraneous alcohol.(ii)Ethyl Alcohol content. - The ethyl alcohol content of toddy shall be at least 4 percent by volume at 15/15 C when determined according to the method prescribed in 3 of IS 3752:1988.(iii)Freedom from Harmful Ingredients. - Toddy shall be free from any ingredient injurious to health. It shall be free from chloral hydrate, paraldehyde and other narcotic, psychotropic drugs like diazepam alprazolam etc.(vi)Toddy shall be free from pathogenic microorganisms such as, Escherichia coli(v)Toddy shall also comply with other requirement as prescribed in IS 8538:1988
