Fat Determination in Foods: Food Quality and Analysis

What You Don't Know About Fat Determination in Foods...

Fat is an important component that determines the energy value and organoleptic properties of foods. Organic compounds formed by the combination of glycerin with fatty acids are called fats. Fats are highly influential not only in terms of nutrition but also on the sensory quality of food. Accurate and precise determination of the amount of fat is essential for controlling the nutritional value and shelf life of foods.

When oil analysis is performed, the process is also called crude oil analysis or lipid analysis, as all fat-soluble fat-like compounds are determined together with oil.

What are the Reasons for Fat Determination in Foods?

Fat amounts are an indicator of maturity in some fruits and vegetables.
The amount of fat in some food products such as oilseeds and dairy products is important in determining the commercial value.
It plays an important role in determining the shelf life of foods.
Fat determination is important for determining the general composition of foods and determining compliance with standards.
It is important in terms of ensuring the amount of fat on the food label.
Processed foods are analyzed to determine imitation or adulteration.

What are the Methods of Fat Determination?

Extraction Methods
Measurements Based on Physical Properties
Fat Determination by Radiometric Methods
Calculation Method with Formula

What are the Related Regulations and Standards?

Turkish Food Codex: Sets standards for the determination of fat in foods.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization):

ISO 12966: Determines the methods of chemical and physical analysis of fats.
ISO 5508: Standard for determining the total amount of fat in foods.

FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration): Regulates the methods and limits of fat determination in foods.
Codex Alimentarius: Provides international standards for the determination of fat in foods.

The amount of fat is accurately determined using different analysis methods. These analyzes are necessary to ensure food safety and the nutritional value of products. Food manufacturers and laboratories maintain the quality and safety of their products by performing these analyzes regularly. Consumers should also be aware of this issue and prefer foods with healthy fat content.

Nano-lab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Fat Determination in Foods. We also provide services in the determination of nutrients.

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