*Price of the test:
$106 per analysis
$115 per analysis for high salt samples (>6% salt)
Acceptable Matrices:
Most raw and processed foods or ingredients.
Unacceptable Matrices:
See “Additional Information” section for samples containing sugar alcohols.
Samples containing stevia may experience interference.
Quantitation Limit:
The detection level is 0.1%.
Sample Size Requirements:
20 grams
Equipment:
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography – RI detection
Reportable Units:
%
Turnaround Time:
7-9 Business Days
Is rush testing available?
Yes
Method Reference:
AOAC 977.20
High-Pressure Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Carbohydrates in Food Products: Evaluation of Method, J.W. DeVries, J.C. Heroff, and D.C.Egberg, J. Assoc. Off. Anal. Chem. 62 p1292 (1979)
Method Description:
This method directly determines the amounts of fructose, galactose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, and lactose. The sugars are extracted and cleaned-up; thereafter, the appropriate dilution is quantitated using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Additional Information:
Sugar alcohols co-elude/interfere with simple sugars (fructose, galactose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, lactose). If your sample contains sugar alcohols and you need to determine total sugar, Sugar Alcohol Screen Test (Gas Chromatograph) will need to be requested in addition to this test. The simple sugar(s) experiencing interference will be reported using the Sugar Alcohol Screen Test.
Total Sugars will not be listed on the Final Report for samples containing sugar alcohols. To calculate total sugar, the simple sugars (fructose, galactose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, and lactose) reported from this method and the Sugar Alcohol Screen Test will need to be added manually upon receipt of the Final Report.
Information Required by Submitter:
Please supply an estimate of the sugar and salt levels, if available. Please let us know if your sample contains any added or naturally occurring sugar alcohols.
Contact Us:
If you have questions about our testing services, please contact us at +1 (800) 245-5615.
*Prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.