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Proximate Analysis

The determination of major components in food such as moisture, protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, ash and other minor components, has a relevant role for Quality Control, product development and regulatory compliance. For this reason, fast analysis times are crucial. PerkinElmer can help you to optimize your proximate analysis through a range of dedicated, reliable and proven solutions.

Proximate Analysis Related Content

Proximate Analysis Related Content

Measure acidity levels in milk using FTIR

Measure the level of acidity in a milk sample using FTIR technology

A method to measure the level of acidity in a milk sample using FTIR technology.

The Analysis of Lactose in Milk and Cheese Products by HPLC

Lactose, also referred to as milk sugar, is the primary carbohydrate present in dairy products. Globally, the analysis of lactose is especially important due to the many individuals suffering from lactose intolerance. The work presented herein provides a method for the routine sample preparation and ...

Analysis of the NPN - Calculated urea in raw milk

Rapid routine determination of NPN/Calculated urea in raw milk with LactoScope FTIR milk analyzers. Analysis of NPN/Calculated urea in raw milk provides a useful indication of how effectively cows digest protein in the rumen providing vital information for feeding strategies and reproductive perform ...

FAST Flame sample automation for milk analysis

Analysis of Micronutrients in Milk by Flame Atomic Absorption Using FAST Flame Sample Automation for Increased Sample Throughput

Milk is an important source of nutrients, mainly for children. Because of its importance, milk is available in several different forms, most commonly as fresh, but it is also available in nonperishable forms (such as powdered and evaporated). Therefore, the requirement exists to analyze several form ...

Yogurt - DA 7250

For yogurt manufacturers, fat and dry matter contents are important quality parameters that define properties of the end product. With a large number of samples, high sample throughput and accurate determination of these parameters is of great benefit. The DA 7250 can analyze yogurt in less than 10 ...

Sweetened Condensed Milk Analysis - DA 7250

Sweetened Condensed Milk - DA 7250

Sweetened Condensed Milk (SCM) is an important ingredient for many products. The total solids, fat, and sucrose quantities are key to proper performance as an ingredient. Correct quantities impart both functional and flavor characteristics. The DA 7250 NIR analyzer can provide precise, repeatable an ...

Meat and Meat Products Analysis - DA 7250

Analysis of Meat and Meat Products using the DA 7250 NIR Analyzer

For meat processors and producers of meat products it is critical to be able to monitor and control key nutritional parameters such as fat, moisture, protein, collagen and salt. With Near Infrared (NIR) technology multi-constituent results are available in seconds rather than several hours as with m ...

Fishmeal - DA 7250

Fish meal is an important source of protein and other nutrients, used in feed and pet food production. Rapid compositional testing is of paramount importance. The Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technology is highly suitable for these purposes. The DA 7250 uses novel Diode Array NIR technology and p ...

Evaporated Milk - DA 7250

Evaporated milk is an important ingredient for many products and an important form for long term storage of milk. The total solids and fat content are keys to proper performance as an ingredient and long term storage. Correct uantities impart both functional and flavor characteristics. In addition, ...

Dairy Powders - DA 7250

The Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technique is particularly suited for measurement of dairy powders. In this work the DA 7250 shows very accurate and reproducible results when compared to the results from the reference methods.

Butter - DA 7250

Analysis of fat, moisture and salt is of great importance to butter plants. By accurately controlling these constituents the producer can experience significant savings. Using the DA 7250, production staff can perform their own analysis 24/7 and have instant access to the results. The results can be ...

Analysis of Micronutrients in Milk Using the Avio 220 Max ICP-OES

With its great importance, milk is available in several different forms: fresh, boxed (ultraheat treated), powdered, and evaporated. The most commonly consumed form varies globally, being dependent on factors such as geography, culture, and climate. For milk producers, internal quality control and t ...

Analysis of Raw Meat By-Products - DA 7250

Analysis of Raw Meat By-Products using the DA 7250 NIR Analyzer

For meat processors and users of meat by-products, such as pet food producers, it is important to rapidly test samples for protein and other nutritional contents. The Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technology is highly suitable for these purposes. The DA 7250 uses novel Diode Array NIR technology a ...

Analysis of Ice Cream Mix for Fat and Solids Content

Analysis of Ice Cream Mix for Fat and Total Solids Content

Accurate control of butterfat and total solids in ice cream mix affects both quality and profitability. The combination of butterfat and total solids affects texture thereby impacting quality and mouth-feel. The DA 7250 can accurately analyze ice cream mix for fat and solids content. The speed of an ...

Analysis of Blood meal for Protein, Moisture and Ash

For processors as well as users of blood meal it is essential to be able to test samples for nutritional composition and rapid analysis of parameters such as moisture, oil and protein are of great benefit. The Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technique is particularly suited for measurement of these ...

NexION ICP-MS for elemental analysis of milk powder

The Elemental Analysis of Milk Powder with NexION 300/350 ICP-MS

This work demonstrates the ability of PerkinElmer’s ICP-MS to effectively measure macro-level nutritional elements in the same analysis run as lower-level elements,without having to dilute the samples. The agreement between experimental and certified results for NIST® 1549 Milk Powder demonstrates t ...

NexION ICP-MS for elemental analysis of meat

The Elemental Analysis of Meat and Seafood with the NexION 300/350 ICP-MS

The elemental content of food products is very important, both in relation to nutritional and toxic elements. Nutritional elements can either be native to the food substance or can be added to enhance the health benefits. Toxic elements can enter food either through the environment or processing dur ...

Analysis of Dairy Powders Using the DA 7250 NIR

Analysis of dairy powders with high accuracy for the constituents by means of the PerkinElmer DA 7250, a proven NIR instrument designed for use in the food industry. Using novel diode array technology it performs a multi-component analysis in less than ten seconds with no sample preparation.

Proximate Analysis Related Technologies

Atomic Spectroscopy (AA) is a well-established and reliable technique for the analysis of trace elements in food stuffs. With more than 50 years of experience a ...

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Better GC for the most critical applications We offer industry-leading chromatographic solutions to help ensure the quality and safety of food supplies around t ...

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High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a very sensitive analytical technique increasingly used to separate and detect additives, ingredients, nutritio ...

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Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES, ICP-AES) is a sensitive and reliable technique for multi-elemental analysis of toxic, nutri ...

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A state-of-the art FT-IR (Fourier- Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) instrument with modern optics and simple to use but powerful software enables the LactoScope ...

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