What is BS EN 14131-Determination of folate in foodstuffs by microbiological assay about?
BS EN 14131 is a European standard on foodstuffs that discusses the determination of folate in foodstuffs by microbiological assay to ensure foodstuffs are safe for consumption.
BS EN 14131 turbidimetric detection of the growth of the microorganism Lactobacillus casei, subsp. rhamnosus (ATCC 7469).
The method under BS EN 14131 allows for the determination of folates in foodstuffs, including naturally occurring folates and added folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid).
Who is BS EN 14131-Determination of folate in foodstuffs by microbiological assay for?
BS EN 14131 on the determination of folate in foodstuffs by microbiological assay is useful for:
- Foodstuffs manufacturers
- Food scientists
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS EN 14131-Determination of folate in foodstuffs by microbiological assay?
Folate plays a key role in breaking down homocysteine, an amino acid that can exert harmful effects in the body if it is present in high amounts. Folate is also needed to produce healthy red blood cells and is critical during periods of rapid growth, such as during pregnancy and fetal development.
BS EN 14131 provides you with guidance on apparatus, the procedure for preparation of test sample, preparation of sample solution, calibration, microplate format, calculation, calibration graph, expression of results, precision, etc.
The methods and test procedures provided by BS EN 14131 assist you in the determination of folate in foodstuffs, improving the quality and subsistence of foodstuffs and ensuring a reduction in the risk to human health due to high consumption of folate content.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 14131, you can enhance foodstuffs’ effectiveness and efficacy, create new products, and launch them successfully in a global market.
