Brian Mailman wrote:
> Gary S. wrote:
>
>> A heat calorie, usually with a small "c", is the energy required to
>> raise 1 gram of water 1 degree Centigrade at normal atmospheric
>> pressure.
>
>
> Exactly. I vaguely remember they turn whatever into a slush and burn
> it. Then they see how many degrees the water is. I think. Ask in
> rec.food.cooking, there may (I don't know it's been a while) be a fellow
> named Shankar there who's a food chemist.
>
> B/



Look up "bomb calorimeter" with your favorite search engine.

Best regards,
Bob