EN ISO 8381:2000

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Milk-based infant foods - Determination of fat content - Gravimetric method (Reference
method) (ISO 8381:2000)
Säuglingsnahrung auf Milchbasis - Bestimmung des Fettgehaltes - Gravimetrisches
Verfahren (Referenzverfahren) (ISO 8381:2000)
Aliments a base de lait pour enfants en bas âge - Détermination de la teneur en matiere
grasse - Méthode gravimétrique (Méthode de référence) (ISO 8381:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8381:2000
ICS:
67.100.99 'UXJLPOHþQLSURL]YRGL Other milk products
67.230 Predpakirana in pripravljena Prepackaged and prepared
hrana foods
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8381
Second edition
2000-03-01
Milk-based infant foods — Determination of
fat content — Gravimetric method
(Reference method)
Aliments à base de lait pour enfants en bas âge — Détermination de la
teneur en matière grasse — Méthode gravimétrique (Méthode de
référence)
Reference number
ISO 8381:2000(E)
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ISO 2000
ISO 8381:2000(E)
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ISO 8381:2000(E)
Contents Page
Foreword.iv
1 Scope .1
2 Normative reference .1
3 Term and definition .1
4 Principle.2
5 Reagents.2
6 Apparatus .2
7 Sampling.3
8 Preparation of test sample.4
8.1 Liquid products.4
8.2 Viscous or pasty products.4
8.3 Dried products .4
9 Procedure .4
9.1 Test portion .4
9.2 Blank tests.4
9.3 Preparation of fat-collecting vessel .5
9.4 Determination.5
10 Calculation and expression of results.7
10.1 Calculation.7
10.2 Expression of results .8
11 Precision.8
11.1 Interlaboratory test .8
11.2 Repeatability.8
11.3 Reproducibility.8
12 Test report .9
Annex A (informative) Notes on procedures.10
Annex B (informative) Alternative procedure using fat-extraction tubes with siphon or wash-bottle
fittings.12
Bibliography .15
ISO 8381:2000(E)
Foreword
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International Standard ISO 8381 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Agricultural food products,
Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, in collaboration with the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and
AOAC International, and will also be published by these organizations.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8381:1987), which has been technically revised.
Annexes A and B of this International Standard are for information only.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8381:2000(E)
Milk-based infant foods — Determination of fat content —
Gravimetric method (Reference method)
WARNING — The use of this International Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This standard does not purport to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the reference method for the determination of the fat content of milk-based
infant foods.
The method is applicable to liquid, concentrated and dried milk-based infant foods with no, or not more than a mass
fraction of 5 % (dry matter) of starch or dextrin, or vegetable, fruit, meat, etc.
NOTE 1 Malto-dextrins without higher molecular mass dextrins, which are often present in infant foods, do not disturb the
Röse-Gottlieb extraction even when present in high concentrations.
The method is not applicable to products which do not dissolve completely in ammonia owing to the presence of
more than a few percent of starch or dextrin, or to the presence of hard lumps. The method is also not applicable to
products which contains free fatty acids in significant quantities. The results obtained for these products will be too
low.
NOTE 2 For such products, recourse should be made to a method utilizing the Weibull-Berntrop principle (see ISO 8262-1).
2 Normative reference
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, this publication do
not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative document indicated below. For undated references,
the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers of
currently valid International Standards.
ISO 3889, Milk and milk products — Determination of fat content — Mojonnier-type fat extraction flasks.
3 Term and definition
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following term and definition apply.
3.1
fatcontentofmilk
mass fraction of substances determined by the procedure specified in this International Standard
NOTE The fat content is expressed as a mass fraction, in percent [formerly given as % (m/m)].
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4 Principle
An ammoniacal ethanolic solution of a test portion is extracted with diethyl ether and light petroleum. The solvents
are removed by distillation or evaporation. The mass of the substances extracted is determined.
NOTE This is usually known as the Röse-Gottlieb principle.
5 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade, unless otherwise specified, and distilled or demineralized water or
water of equivalent purity.
The reagents shall leave no appreciable residue when the determination is carried out by the method specified (see
9.2.2).
5.1 Ammonia solution, containing a mass fraction of NH of approximately 25 % (� = 910 g/l).
3 20
NOTE If ammonia solution of this concentration is not available, a more concentrated solution of known concentration may
be used (see 9.4.2).
5.2 Ethanol (C H OH), or ethanol denatured by methanol, containing a volume fraction of ethanol of at least
2 5
94 %. (See A.5.)
5.3 Congo red solution
Dissolve1gof Congo red in water in a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask (6.14). Dilute to the mark with water.
NOTE The use of this solution, which allows the interface between the solvent and aqueous layers to be seen more
clearly, is optional (see 9.4.4). Other aqueous colour solutions may be used provided that they do not affect the result of the
determination.
5.4 Diethyl ether (C H OC H ), free from peroxides (see A.3), containing no more than 2 mg/kg of antioxidants,
2 5 2 5
and complying with the requirements for the blank test (see 9.2.2, A.1 and A.4).
NOTE The use of diethyl ether could lead to hazardous situations. Due to expected changes in safety regulations studies
are ongoing to replace diethyl ether by another reagent provided that it does not affect the end result of the determination.
5.5 Light petroleum, with any boiling range between 30 °C and 60 °C or, as equivalent, pentane
(CH [CH ] CH ) with a boiling point of 36 °C and complying with the requirements for the blank test (see 9.2.2, A.1
3 2 3 3
and A.4).
NOTE The use of pentane is recommended because of its higher purity and constant quality.
5.6 Mixed solvent
Shortly before use, mix equal volumes of diethyl ether (5.4) and light petroleum (5.5).
6 Apparatus
WARNING — Since the determination involves the use of volatile flammable solvents, all electrical
apparatus employed shall comply with legislation relating to the hazards in using such solvents.
Usual laboratory equipment and, in particular, the following.
6.1 Analytical balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 1 mg, with a readability of 0,1 mg.
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6.2 Centrifuge, capable of holding the fat-extraction flasks or tubes (6.6) and capable of spinning at a rotational
–1 –1
frequency of 500 min to 600 min to produce a radial acceleration of 80 g to 90 g at the outer end of the flasks or
tubes.
NOTE The use of the centrifuge is optional but recommended (see 9.4.7).
6.3 Distillation or evaporation apparatus, for distilling the solvents and ethanol from the boiling or conical
flasks, or evaporating from beakers and dishes (see 9.4.14) at a temperature not exceeding 100 °C.
6.4 Drying oven, electrically heated, with ventilation port(s) fully open, capable of being maintained at a
temperature of 102 °C � 2 °C throughout its working space.
Theovenshallbefittedwithasuitablethermometer.
6.5 Water baths, capable of being maintained at temperatures of between 30 °C and 40 °C, 40 °C and 60 °C,
and 60 °C and 70 °C.
6.6 Mojonnier-type fat-extraction flasks, as specified in ISO 3889.
NOTE It is also possible to use fat-extraction tubes, with siphon or wash-bottle fittings, but then the procedure is different.
The alternative procedure is given in annex B.
The fat-extraction flasks shall be provided with good quality bark corks or stoppers of other material [e.g. silicone
rubber or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)] unaffected by the reagents used. Bark corks shall be extracted with the
diethyl ether (5.4), kept in water at a temperature of 60 °C or more for at least 15 min, and shall then be allowed to
cool in the water so that they are saturated when used.
6.7 Rack, for holding the fat-extraction flasks (or tubes) (6.6).
6.8 Wash bottle, suitable for use with the mixed solvent (5.6).
A plastics wash bottle shall not be used.
6.9 Fat-collecting vessels, such as boiling flasks (flat-bottomed), of capacities 125 ml to 250 ml, conical flasks,
of capacity 250 ml, or metal dishes.
If metal dishes are used, they shall be of stainless steel, flat-bottomed with a diameter of 80 mm to 100 mm and a
height of approximately 50 mm.
6.10 Boiling aids, fat-free, of non-porous porcelain or silicon carbide (optional when metal dishes are used).
6.11 Measuring cylinders, of capacities 5 ml and 25 ml.
6.12 Pipettes, graduated, of capacity 10 ml.
6.13 Tongs, made of metal, for holding flasks, beakers or dishes.
6.14 Volumetric flask, one-mark, of capacity 100 ml.
7 Sampling
Sampling is not part of the method specified in this International Standard. A recommended sampling method is
given in ISO 707.
It is important that the laboratory receive a sample which is truly representative and has not been damaged or
changed during transport or storage.
Store all liquid, viscous or pasty samples at a temperature of between 2 °C and 6 °C from the time of sampling to
the time of commencing the procedure. In the case of samples in sealed cans or bottles, store these samples
unopened at a temperature below 20 °C.
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8 Preparation of test sample
8.1 Liquid products
Shake and invert the sample container. Open the container to pour the product slowly into a second sample
container provided with an airtight lid. Mix by repeated transfer the product, taking care to incorporate in the sample
any fat or other constituent adhering to the wall and ends of the first container. Transfer the test sample as
completely as possible to the second sample container. Close this container.
If necessary, condition the unopened sample container in the water bath (6.5) set at between 40 �C and 60 �C.
Remove and shake the container vigorously every 15 min. After 2 h, remove the container, dry the outside with a
tissue and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the lid or cap entirely and thoroughly mix the contents by
stirring with a spoon or spatula. (If fat separates, do not test the sample.) Transfer the test sample as completely as
possible to a second sample container provided with an airtight lid. Close this container.
8.2 Viscous or pasty products
Open the sample container and thoroughly mix the contents with a spoon or spatula. If possible, use an up-and-
down rotary movement in such a way that the top layers and the contents of the lower corners of the container are
moved and mixed. Take care to incorporate in the test sample any fat or other constituents adhering to the wall and
ends of the container. Transfer the test sample as completely as possible to a second sample container provided
with an airtight lid. Close this container.
If necessary, condition the unopened sample container in the water bath (6.5) set at between 30 �C and 40 �C.
Remove the container, dry the outside with a tissue and open it. Scrape out all test sample adhering to the interior
of the container. Transfer the test sample to a dish large enough to permit thorough stirring, and mix until the whole
mass is homogeneous. Transfer the test sample as completely as possible to a second sample container provided
with an airtight lid. Close this container.
8.3 Dried products
Thoroughly mix the sample container by repeatedly rotating and inverting. If necessary, transfer all of the test
sample to a suitable airtight sample container of sufficient capacity to allow this operation to be carried out.
9 Procedure
NOTE 1 If it is required to check whether the repeatability limit (11.2) is met, carry out two single determinations in
accordance with 9.1 to 9.4.
NOTE 2 An alternative procedure using fat-extraction tubes with siphon or wash-bottle fittings (see note in 6.6) is given in
annex B.
9.1 Test portion
Mix the test sample (clause 8) in the case of viscous, pasty or dried products by stirring, or in the case of liquid
products by gently inverting the sample container three or four times. Immediately weigh to the nearest 1 mg,
directly or by difference, 1,5 g to 10 g of the test sample, corresponding to 1,0 to 1,5 g of dry matter, in a fat-
extraction flask (6.6).
Transfer the test portion as completely as possible into the lower (small) bulb of the fat-extraction flask.
9.2 Blank tests
9.2.1 Blank test for method
Carry out a blank test simultaneously with the determination using the same procedure and same reagents, but
replacing the dispersed test portion in 9.4.1 by 10 ml of water (see A.2).
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If the value obtained in the blank test regularly exceeds 1,0 mg, check the reagents if this has not been recently
done (9.2.2). Corrections of more than 2,5 mg should be mentioned in the test report.
9.2.2 Blank test for reagents
To test the quality of the reagents, carry out a blank test as specified in 9.2.1. Additionally use an empty fat-
collecting vessel, prepared as specified in 9.3, for mass control purposes. The reagents shall leave no residue
greater than 1,0 mg (see A.1).
If the residue of the complete reagent blank test is greater than 1,0 mg, determine the residue of the solvents
separately by distilling 100 ml of the diethyl ether (5.4) and light petroleum (5.5), respectively. Use an empty fat-
collecting vessel, prepared for control purposes as described above, to obtain the real mass of residue which shall
not exceed 1,0 mg.
Very occasionally, the solvents may contain volatile matter which is strongly retained in fat. If there are indications of
the presence of such substances, carry out blank tests on all the reagents and for each solvent using a fat-
collecting vessel with about 1 g of anhydrous butterfat. If necessary, redistil solvents in the presence of 1 g of
anhydrous butterfat per 100 ml of solvent. Use the solvents only shortly after the redistillation.
Replace unsatisfactory reagents and solvents, or redistil solvents.
9.3 Preparation of fat-collecting vessel
Dry a fat-collecting vessel (6.9) with a few boiling aids (6.10) in the oven (6.4) set at 102 °C for 1 h.
NOTE 1 Bo
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