What is BS 4401-2-Determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products about?
BS 4401 is a British standard on methods of test for meat and meat products that discusses the determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products to ensure meat and meat products are safe for consumption.
BS 4401-2 is the second part of the BS 4401 series that specifies a reference method for the determination of the nitrogen content of meat and meat products.
Who is BS 4401-2-Determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products for?
BS 4401-2 on the determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products is useful for:
- Meat and meat products manufacturers
- Food scientists
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS 4401-2-Determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products?
The nitrogen content of meat and meat products is the quantity of nitrogen corresponding to the ammonia produced and determined under the conditions specified. Nitrogen can cause severe damage to the skin and internal organs if mishandled or accidentally ingested due to the extremely low temperatures it can maintain. There is also the risk of breathing problems, which may be especially problematic for those that suffer from asthma.
BS 4401-2 provides you with guidance on apparatus, sample, the procedure for the preparation of the test sample, determination, blank test, expression of results, method of calculation and formula, test report, etc.
The reference method and procedure provided by BS 4401-2 assist you in the determination of nitrogen content in meat and meat products, improving the quality and subsistence of meat and meat products and ensuring a reduction in the risk to human health due to the high consumption of nitrogen content.
With obedience and compliance to BS 4401-2, you can enhance meat and meat products’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
