ISO 20647 Vitamin A Profiling in Fortified Juices
The ISO 20647 standard provides a robust framework for the analysis of vitamin A in fortified beverages. This service is particularly important for ensuring product compliance and quality, especially in the context of fortified juices that are designed to provide additional health benefits through the fortification of essential nutrients.
Vitamin A deficiency remains a significant public health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people, particularly children and pregnant women. Fortified beverages serve as an effective way to address this issue by providing targeted nutritional support. The ISO 20647 protocol ensures that these fortified juices are accurately analyzed for their vitamin A content, thereby ensuring product integrity and consumer safety.
The process involves the extraction of vitamin A from the beverage sample, followed by its quantification using a combination of advanced analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection. This method allows for precise measurement of both preformed retinol and provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene.
The importance of this service cannot be overstated, especially in the context of global health initiatives aimed at combating vitamin A deficiency. By ensuring that fortified juices meet strict quality standards, we contribute to public health efforts by delivering products that are safe and effective as intended.
Our laboratory adheres strictly to ISO 20647 guidelines, ensuring accurate and reliable results. This service is crucial for manufacturers looking to ensure their products comply with international standards and meet consumer expectations for quality and safety.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Sample Preparation | The sample is extracted using a solvent-based method, ensuring the accurate isolation of vitamin A compounds. |
| HPLC Analysis | Analyte separation and quantification are performed using high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with a fluorescence detector. |
Scope and Methodology
The ISO 20647 standard defines the scope of analysis for vitamin A in fortified juices, ensuring that all components contributing to vitamin A content are accounted for. This includes preformed retinol and provitamin A carotenoids such as beta-carotene.
- Sample preparation involves extraction using a solvent-based method to ensure accurate isolation of vitamin A compounds.
- HPLC analysis is conducted with fluorescence detection, providing precise separation and quantification of analytes.
Industry Applications
The application of ISO 20647 vitamin A profiling is particularly relevant in the food and beverage industry, especially for manufacturers of fortified juices. This service ensures product quality by providing accurate measurements that are crucial for meeting regulatory requirements.
- Quality control: Ensures consistent product quality across batches.
- Compliance: Meets international standards for nutrient fortification in beverages.
- R&D: Supports the development of new fortified products by providing accurate data.
Competitive Advantage and Market Impact
Implementing ISO 20647 vitamin A profiling provides a competitive edge by ensuring product quality and compliance, which enhances consumer trust. This service also supports market growth by facilitating the development of fortified products that meet global health needs.
- Enhanced brand reputation through consistent product quality.
- Increased market access due to regulatory compliance.
- Promotion of public health initiatives by delivering effective nutritional support.
