Food analysis : laboratory manual / by Aishah Bujang, Fadhilah Jailani, Norizzah Abd Rashid and Halimahton Zahrah Mohamed Som

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In the food industry there is need for analysis of components in both raw and processed products. All sorts of analysis techniques are necessary in the development of food products and in controlling food safety. Knowledge of the chemical composition of foods is required. Food product labeling must include significant ingredient and nutrition information. Knowledge on the food chemical composition in the food products is important to health, well being and safety of the consumers. The science of food analysis is very broad and has developed rapidly in recent years. Analytical and qualitative testing of product composition is one part of the analysis of food compounds. There are various analytical methods developed to qualitatively or quantitatively determine certain food components. Some of it is routinely used and known as standard methods but there are also many other newly improved methods that can be used.

This manual is designed for one semester course in food analysis and is suitable for undergraduate students. It provides information on the technique needed to analyze foods in laboratory experiments. The primary emphasis of this manual is to let the student gain hands-on experience on various analytical methods available. Most of the laboratory exercise is preceded by an introduction of the principles necessary for understanding and interpreting the data. Students undergoing this course will be able to familiarize with the instruments commonly used in the laboratory and gain the necessary skills needed to thrive in the work industry. The analytical methods described in this manual are the most commonly used and can be easily conducted in the laboratory. Details of each specific procedure are not conclusively provided in this manual. The detail such as apparatus design and technical procedures are to be referred to the official methods in case of disputes.