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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCFO16-FAT12
|
14350 |
Mixed Fat Spread |
50 g |
Fatty acid profile
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May be nutritionally fortified. Any number of analytes from the list may be present for identification and quantification. 6th bullet point of previous letter had typo, between words acid alkaline it should say or.
Analytes within this test are as a measure of health properties (or otherwise) of mixed fat spread and include total fat, butyric acid (as a measure of fat decomposition) and cholesterol.
Fat spreads are a general term for butters, margarines and similar products. They have a naturally large fat content owing to their ingredients. With public opinion on fat being relatively negative, with fats being perceived as unhealthy manufacturers are processing these spreads into lower fat options.
Fat is an essential part of the human diet, supplying nutritional components that the body needs in order to function. Too much fat in the diet, especially of nutritionally undesirable forms, can give rise to health problems. Hence, fat is subject to labelling requirements on food products and analyses are targeted towards this compliance. With regard to labelling compliance, Fapas proficiency tests ask for fat results to be submitted as g/100g of the sample, not of the total fat.
To maintain this accurate testing required, Fapas proficiency tests should be used as part of a well-designed quality assurance programme, to highlight any areas of improvement required within your current testing arrangement. Fapas proficiency testing can also help highlight areas of unconscious bias within your testing arrangement, from which to address and obtain accurate, repeatable results.
