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Fiber (Insoluble, Soluble, Total - CODEX Definition) Test

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Method description

Samples (defatted if necessary) are digested with a mammalian alpha-amylase and an amyloglucosidase for 16 hours at 37oC to simulate the human digestive system. Following digestion, the sample is heated to 95oC to denature all enzymes and proteins present and then digested at 60oC with protease. Insoluble digestion resistant material (dietary fiber) is filtered away and the amount of Insoluble Dietary Fiber (IDF) is determined gravimetrically with protein and ash content subtracted (note: protein and ash are determined on the residue). The dietary fiber remaining in solution following the filtration is precipitated with ethanol and is collected in a second filtration step. The amount of dietary fiber collected in the filter is determined gravimetrically with protein and ash subtracted as above and is recorded as the Gravimetric Soluble Dietary Fiber (G-SDF). The filtrate containing the soluble dietary fiber not precipitated by the ethanol is concentrated and analyzed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to determine the total HPLC-Soluble Dietary Fiber (HPLC-SDF) with a degree of polymerization (DP) greater than or equal to 3 (DP3). The total Soluble Dietary Fiber is calculated as the sum of the Gravimetric-Soluble Dietary Fiber and the HPLC-Soluble Dietary Fiber (SDF = G-SDF + HPLC-SDF). Total dietary fiber is calculated as the sum of the Insoluble Dietary Fiber and the Soluble Dietary Fiber (TDF = IDF + SDF).

Acceptable matrices

At this time believed to be acceptable for all foods and food products

Unacceptable matrices

Stevia can cause interference with the chromatography. Samples containing >2% stevia will damage the instrument therefore cannot be run through this method.

Equipment

Standard Gravimetric Analytical Chemistry Equipment and HPLC

Method reference

AOAC 2011.25

Reportable unit

%

Sample size requirements

40 grams

Information required by submitter

Please supply expected estimates. Indicate matrix type and indicate if samples are high in fat (>5%). Indicate whether the sample contains fructans (inulin or fructooligosaccharides (FOS)), or psyllium, flax and gum (i.e. guar gum).

Additional information

Please include notification for samples containing DP2 and DP3 carbohydrates (Isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO), Maltiltol, Lactose).

Measures dietary fiber including resistant starch and non-digestible oligosaccharides of DP >3. Dietary Fiber is the portion of the carbohydrates which is not digested in the human gut. It is composed of both soluble and insoluble components. These methods are applicable to all food products; however samples containing psyllium or fructans should be submitted under specific test codes. High-fat (>5%) samples require special handling.

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Common Fiber (Insoluble, Soluble, Total - CODEX Definition) Test Testing Questions

While our sales and customer service team are happy to answer general testing questions, consultations typically start at a rate of $250 per 30 minutes regarding the interpretation of reported test results or questions about our test methods. We cannot consult on regulations, tolerance limits, or claims.

We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.

Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.

Medallion Labs, a division of General Mills, offers multiple areas of expertise for analytical testing and product evaluation for the food and ingredient industry. Our areas of expertise include Chemical Analysis, Nutritional Analysis, Food Safety, Shelf Life Studies, Microbiology, Specialty Fibers, Physical Testing, Allergen Testing, as well as Product Evaluation (which includes Product Performance and Sensory Evaluation) and Technical Consulting/Method Development. Our methods are developed for the testing of food products and ingredients.

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