So after heating soil for 20 minutes does it not humus being tested

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No, heating soil for 20 minutes primarily tests for water content.

To test for humus, you need to heat the soil to a much higher temperature (around 400-500°C) for a longer period, as described in the loss on ignition method. This high heat is required to burn off the organic matter (humus), not just evaporate water.

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