EDAX analysis allows for elemental composition assignment to the observed morphologies. Multimicron-scale inspection of the product materials reveals several morphologies, dominated by dendritic growths composed of 1-2 um diameter spheroids which have EDAX-determined compositions compatible with proposed formose reaction mechanisms, but also showing evidence of various salts (NaCl, CaCl 2 , etc.) likely produced during drying on the SEM sample stubs. Salt crystals with readily identifiable elemental compositions are observable.