IMPROVEMENTS IN ANALYSIS OF VITAMINS IN FOOD

Informazioni relative al progetto

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: RM341

Data di avvio

Data di completamento

Finanziato da

• Research and development programme (EEC) in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis (Community Bureau of Reference - BCR), 1988-1992

Costo totale € 0,00

Contributo UE € 250 000,00

Coordinato da

Institute of Food Research
United Kingdom

Obiettivo

Some 12 vitamins are commonly determined in foodstuffs for nutritional purposes (dietary and epidemiological surveys) and for food labelling purposes. An intercomparison of chemical and microbiological methods for determination of commonly measured vitamins (retinol, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D3, beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol and niacin) in milk powder, haricot verts beans and pork muscle and a vitamin mixture has been carried out. The results for retinol, alpha-tocopherol, vitamin C, beta-carotene and niacin agreed well for most of the materials analysed. Indicative values for these vitamins in the reference materials (RM) recently certified for the major nutrients will be proposed if stability is proven.

Methodological problems identified for folates, vitamins B1, B2, and B6, and vitamin D are being studied. Reference materials specially formulated for vitamin use have been prepared (fortified milk powder, brussels sprouts, margerine and flour) and a mixed vegetable sample (primarily for carotenoids) is under preparation.
Some 12 vitamins are commonly determined in foodstuffs for nutritional purposes (dietary and epidemiological surveys) and for food labelling purposes. Vitamins are included in Council Directive on Nutritional Labelling of Foodstuffs (90/496/EEC). Little is known about the reliability of such measurements and there is currently no means of ensuring traceability. The project has the general aim of method improvement and preparation of reference materials.

Campo scientifico

• engineering and technology › other engineering and technologies › food technology
• agricultural sciences › agriculture, forestry, and fisheries › agriculture › horticulture › vegetable growing

Programma(i)

• FP2-BCR 4 - Research and development programme (EEC) in the field of applied metrology and chemical analysis (Community Bureau of Reference - BCR), 1988-1992

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Invito a presentare proposte

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Meccanismo di finanziamento

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinatore

Institute of Food Research

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Norwich Laboratory Colney Lane ; NR4 7UA Norwich ; Regno Unito
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Partecipanti (18)

CSIC - Instituto del Frio

Spagna

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Ciudad Universitaria ; 28040 Madrid
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DUPHAR B.V.

Paesi Bassi

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 1380 DA WEESP
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FEDERAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR NUTRITION

Germania

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Haid-und-Neu-Strasse 9 ; 76131 KARLSRUHE
• Costo totale: Nessun dato

Federal Dairy Research Institute

Svizzera

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 3097 LIEBEFELD-BERN
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Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC)

Regno Unito

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Queen's Road ; TW11 0LY Teddington
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National Food Administration

Svezia

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 5,Hamnesplanaden ; 75126 UPPSALA
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National Food Agency of Denmark

Danimarca

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 19,Mörkhöj Bygade ; 2860 SÖBORG
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Produits Roche

Francia

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 94120 FONTENAY SOUS BOIS
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RIGB-Keuringsdienst van Waren

Paesi Bassi

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• Indirizzo: 6201 GA MAASTRICHT
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RIKILT

Paesi Bassi

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 6700 AE WAGENINGEN
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Steins Laboratorium

Danimarca

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 8,Hjaltesvej ; 7500 HOLSTEBRO
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TNO Toxicology and Nutrition Institute

Paesi Bassi

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 3700 AJ ZEIST
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UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PERUGIA

Italia

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 06100 PERUGIA
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UNIVERSITAET - GESAMTHOCHSCHULE PADERBORN

Germania

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• Indirizzo: Warburger Strasse 100 ; 33098 PADERBORN
• Costo totale: Nessun dato

Unilever UK Central Resources Ltd

Regno Unito

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Colworth House ; MK44 1LQ Sharnbrook
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University College of Cork

Irlanda

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Cork
• Costo totale: Nessun dato

Università degli Studi di Perugia

Italia

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: 06100 PERUGIA
• Costo totale: Nessun dato

Universität Basel

Svizzera

• Contributo UE: Nessun dato
• Indirizzo: Vesalianum, Vesalgasse 1 ; 4051 BASEL
• Costo totale: Nessun dato