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Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Determination of carotenoids in animal compound feed and premixtures by high performance liquid chromatography - UV detection (HPLC-UV)

This analytical procedure specifies a reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic with UV detection (RP-HPLC-UV) method for the simultaneous determination of four authorized carotenoids in fish compound feed, namely astaxanthin (AXN), canthaxanthin (CXN), adonirubin (ADR) and astaxanthin dimethyldisuccinate (AXN DMDS), and of six authorized carotenoids in poultry feed, namely canthaxanthin (CXN); capsanthin (CSN), ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (BACARE), citranaxanthin (CIXN), lutein (LUT) and zeaxanthin (ZEA) at levels ranging from ca. 2 to ca. 4 500 mg/kg (depending on the carotenoid). Beta-carotene (BCAR), authorized in compound feed for all animal species, was also added to the scope. The analytical procedure is fit for the purpose of quantitation of declared carotenoids and labelling confirmation. The procedure applies to natural and synthetic feed additives.
Xanthophyll esters like those of lutein, zeaxanthin and capsanthin that might be present in feed materials are not authorized feed additives and therefore not part of the scope of this method.

Futtermittel - Probenahme- und Untersuchungsverfahren - Bestimmung von Carotinoiden in Mischfuttermitteln und Vormischungen für Tiere mittels Reverse Hochdruckphase-Flüssigchromatographie-UV Detektion (RP-HPLC-UV)

Dieses Analysenverfahren legt ein Verfahren der reversen Hochdruckphase-Flüssigchromatographie mit UV Detektion (RP HPLC UV) fest für die gleichzeitige Bestimmung von vier zugelassenen Carotinoiden in Fisch-Mischfuttermittel, und zwar Astaxanthin (AXN), Canthaxanthin (CXN), Adonirubin (ADR) und Astaxanthindimethyldisuccinat (AXN DMDS), und von sechs zugelassenen Carotinoiden in Geflügelfutter, und zwar Canthaxanthin (CXN), Capsanthin (CSN), Beta Apo 8' Carotinsäureethylester (BACARE), Citranaxanthin (CIXN), Lutein (LUT) und Zeaxanthin (ZEA) im Massenanteilbereich von etwa 2 mg/kg bis etwa 4 500 mg/kg (je nach Carotinoid). Beta Carotin (BCAR), in Mischfuttermittel für alle Tierspezies zugelassen, wurde ebenfalls in den Anwendungsbereich aufgenommen. Das Analysenverfahren ist für den Zweck der Quantifizierung der angegebenen Carotinoide und die Bestätigung der Kennzeichnung geeignet. Das Verfahren gilt für natürliche und synthetische Futtermittel-Zusatzstoffe.
Xanthophyllester, wie die von Lutein, Zeaxanthin und Capsanthin, die in Futtermitteln vorhanden sein könnten, sind keine zugelassenen Futtermittel-Zusatzstoffe und gehören daher nicht zum Anwendungs-bereich dieses Verfahrens.

Aliments des animaux - Méthodes d’échantillonnage et d’analyse - Détermination de la teneur en caroténoïdes des aliments composés et des prémélanges pour animaux par chromatographie liquide à haute performance couplée à une détection UV (CLHP-UV)

Le présent mode opératoire d’analyse spécifie une méthode par chromatographie liquide à haute performance en phase inverse couplée à une détection UV (CLHP-PI-UV) de quantification simultanée de quatre caroténoïdes autorisés dans les aliments composés pour poissons (à savoir, l’astaxanthine (AXN), la canthaxanthine (CXN), l’adonirubine (ADR) et le diméthyldisuccinate d’astaxanthine (DMDS AXN)), et de six caroténoïdes autorisés dans les aliments composés pour volaille (à savoir, la canthaxanthine (CXN) ; la capsanthine (CSN), l’ester éthylique de bêta-apo-8’-acide caroténoïque (BACARE), la citranaxanthine (CIXN), la lutéine (LUT) et la zéaxanthine (ZÉA)) présents à des teneurs allant d’environ 2 mg/kg à environ 4 500 mg/kg (selon le caroténoïde en question). Le bêta-carotène (BCAR), autorisé dans les aliments composés destinés à l’ensemble des espèces animales, est également couvert par le domaine d’application. Le mode opératoire d’analyse est applicable aux fins de la quantification des caroténoïdes déclarés et de la confirmation de l’étiquetage. Le mode opératoire s’applique aux additifs pour l’alimentation animale d’origine naturelle et de synthèse.
Les esters de xanthophylle tels que ceux de la lutéine, de la zéaxanthine et de la capsanthine qui pourraient être présents dans les matières premières pour aliments des animaux ne sont pas des additifs autorisés pour l’alimentation animale et ne sont donc pas couverts par le domaine d’application de la présente méthode.

Krma: metode vzorčenja in analize - Določevanje karotenoidov v krmnih mešanicah in premiksih s tekočinsko kromatografijo visoke ločljivosti z ultravijolično (UV) detekcijo (HPLC-UV)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Nov-2020
• ICS: 65.120 - Animal feeding stuffs
• ICS: 71.040.50 - Physicochemical methods of analysis
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 20-Jul-2021
• Due Date: 07-Sep-2021
• Directive: 882/2004 - Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 onofficial controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules
• Mandate: M/523 - Mandate for standardisation addressed to CEN for methods of analysis in the field of animal nutrition - Part III
• Ref Project: FprEN 17550 - Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Determination of carotenoids in animal compound feed and premixtures by high performance liquid chromatography - UV detection (HPLC-UV)

Standards Content (sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 17550:2020
01-november-2020
Krma: metode vzorčenja in analize - Določevanje karotenoidov v krmnih
mešanicah in premiksih s tekočinsko kromatografijo visoke ločljivosti z
ultravijolično (UV) detekcijo (HPLC-UV)

Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis - Determination of carotenoids

in animal compound feed and premixtures by high performance liquid chromatography -

UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Futtermittel - Probenahme- und Untersuchungsverfahren - Bestimmung von
Carotinoiden in Mischfuttermitteln und Vormischungen für Tiere mittels Reverse
Hochdruckphase-Flüssigchromatographie-UV Detektion (RP-HPLC-UV)

Aliments des animaux - Méthodes d’échantillonnage et d’analyse - Détermination de la

teneur en caroténoïdes des aliments composés et des prémélanges pour animaux par
chromatographie liquide à haute performance couplée à une détection UV (CLHP-UV)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17550
ICS:
65.120 Krmila Animal feeding stuffs
71.040.50 Fizikalnokemijske analitske Physicochemical methods of
metode analysis
oSIST prEN 17550:2020 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17550
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2020
ICS 65.120; 71.040.50
English Version
Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis -
Determination of carotenoids in animal compound feed
and premixtures by high performance liquid
chromatography - UV detection (HPLC-UV)

Aliments des animaux - Méthodes d'échantillonnage et Futtermittel - Probenahme- und

d'analyse - Détermination de la teneur en caroténoïdes Untersuchungsverfahren - Bestimmung von

des aliments composés et des prémélanges pour Carotinoiden in Mischfuttermitteln und

animaux par chromatographie liquide à haute Vormischungen für Tiere mittels Reverse

performance couplée à une détection UV (CLHP-UV) Hochdruckphase-Flüssigchromatographie-UV

Detektion (RP-HPLC-UV)

This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee

CEN/TC 327.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations

which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other

language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC

Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and

United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are

aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without

notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page

European foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 3

1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Normative references .......................................................................................................................... 4

3 Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 4

4 Principle ................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 Reagents and materials ...................................................................................................................... 5

6 Apparatus ................................................................................................................................................ 8

7 Sampling ................................................................................................................................................. 10

8 Preparation of test sample .............................................................................................................. 10

8.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.2 Laboratory sample ............................................................................................................................. 10

8.3 Test sample ........................................................................................................................................... 10

8.4 Test portion .......................................................................................................................................... 10

9 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 11

9.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 11

9.2 Enzymatic disclosure ......................................................................................................................... 11

9.3 Extraction .............................................................................................................................................. 11

9.3.1 Extraction using PLE .......................................................................................................................... 11

9.3.2 Conventional liquid solid extraction (SLE) ................................................................................ 12

9.4 Centrifugation ...................................................................................................................................... 12

9.5 HPLC analysis ....................................................................................................................................... 13

9.5.1 Analytical conditions ......................................................................................................................... 13

9.5.2 HPLC determination .......................................................................................................................... 13

9.5.3 Criteria for acceptance of the analytical result ........................................................................ 15

10 Calculation ............................................................................................................................................. 16

11 Test report ............................................................................................................................................. 16

11.1 Interlaboratory study ........................................................................................................................ 16

11.2 Repeatability ........................................................................................................................................ 16

11.3 Reproducibility .................................................................................................................................... 17

12 Test report ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Annex A (informative) Complementary instrumental and analytical information ................. 18

A.1 Absorption coefficient values ......................................................................................................... 18

A.2 Examples of chromatographic profile patterns of isomerized carotenoids .................. 19

A.3 Results of the collaborative study ................................................................................................. 30

Bibliography ....................................................................................................................................................... 46

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European foreword

This document (prEN 17550:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 327 “Animal

feeding stuffs – Methods of sampling and analysis”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.

This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the

European Free Trade Association.
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1 Scope

This analytical procedure specifies a reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic with UV

detection (RP-HPLC-UV) method for the simultaneous determination of four authorized carotenoids in

fish compound feed, namely astaxanthin (AXN), canthaxanthin (CXN), adonirubin (ADR) and astaxanthin

dimethyldisuccinate (AXN DMDS), and of six authorized carotenoids in poultry feed, namely

canthaxanthin (CXN); capsanthin (CSN), ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (BACARE),

citranaxanthin (CIXN), lutein (LUT) and zeaxanthin (ZEA) at levels ranging from ca. 2 to ca. 4 500 mg/kg

(depending on the carotenoid). Beta-carotene (BCAR), authorized in compound feed for all animal

species, was also added to the scope. The analytical procedure is fit for the purpose of quantitation of

declared carotenoids and labelling confirmation. The procedure applies to natural and synthetic feed

additives.

Xanthophyll esters like those of lutein, zeaxanthin and capsanthin that might be present in feed materials

are not authorized feed additives and therefore not part of the scope of this method.

2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

EN ISO 6498, Animal feeding stuffs - Guidelines for sample preparation (ISO 6498)

3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Principle

The carotenoids are first disclosed through an enzymatic reaction at 50 °C. The samples are extracted

with acetone by means of a pressurized liquid extraction instrument or by liquid solid extraction. The

extracts are centrifuged and analysed by reverse phase HPLC with UV or Diode Array Detection. A

common isosbestic wavelength of 410 nm is selected for the determination of the target analytes, thus

ensuring that the various isomers of each of the carotenoids have similar absorbance coefficients. The

quantitation is performed through external calibration.

NOTE The maximum contents of the carotenoids as established by the European regulations for the

authorization of feed additives ([1], [2]), are expressed in terms of the sum of the all-trans and cis isomers.

Therefore, the areas of the corresponding isomers in the HPLC chromatogram have to be summed up prior to

quantification of the individual carotenoids.
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5 Reagents and materials

WARNING 1 — Carotenoids are subject to light degradation. Protect analytical work adequately from day

light, and keep standard solutions protected from light by using amber glassware, amber vials or

aluminium foil.

WARNING 2 — Avoid inhalation of and exposure to the toxic standard materials and solutions thereof.

Work under fume hood when handling the solvents and solutions. Wear safety glasses and protective

clothing.
WARNING 3 — Always wear a safety mask when handling Hydromatrix™.
Unless otherwise specified, use only reagents of recognized analytical grade.

5.1 Protease with the ability to release carotenoids from their encapsulated form

NOTE Suitable proteases are available.
5.2 Purified water, e.g. Milli-Q or equivalent
5.3 Butylated hydroxytoluene BHT

5.4 High purity diatomaceous earth suitable for PLE, e.g. Hydromatrix™, bulk support material

5.5 Acetone, HPLC grade
5.6 Acetone, spectroscopic grade
5.7 Acetonitrile, HPLC grade
5.8 Methyl tert-butyl ether tBME, HPLC grade
5.9 Tetrahydrofurane stabilized with 250-350 ppm BHT, HPLC grade
5.10 n-Hexane, spectroscopic grade
5.11 Ethanol, spectroscopic grade
5.12 Cyclohexane, spectroscopic grade
Alcalase® and Multifect PR 6L have been successfully used for the validation.

Milli-Q, Hydromatrix™, Alcalase® and Multifect PR 6L are examples of suitable products available commercially.

This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by

CEN of these products.

The exact spectroscopic grade depends on the carotenoid for which the UV standardisation of the standard

solution is performed (5.15.2).
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5.13 Mobile phase for HPLC

5.13.1 Phase A: acetonitrile:methyl tert-butyl ether:water mixture 70:20:10; v:v:v, stabilized with

1 000 ppm BHT

Using a graduated cylinder (6.17), transfer 700 ml of acetonitrile (5.7) into a 1 000 ml bottle. Measure

(6.17) and add 200 ml of methyl tert-butyl ether (5.8) and 100 ml water (5.2). Add 1,0 g of BHT (5.3).

Perform mixing and degassing for 10 min in an ultrasonic bath (6.11). This mobile phase is stable for

28 days.

NOTE The retention time of the carotenoids is strongly influenced by slight differences in the composition of

mobile phase A. The use of an HPLC quality control sample (9.1) is crucial for the correct signal allocation.

Furthermore, the presence of non-targeted carotenoids might interfere with the signals of the targeted analytes

when the composition of mobile phase A deviates from 5.13.1.
5.13.2 Phase B: acetonitrile:methyl tert-butyl ether mixture (70:30; v:v)

Using a graduated cylinder (6.17), transfer 700 ml of acetonitrile (5.7) into a 1 000 ml bottle. Measure

(6.17) and add 300 ml methyl tert-butyl ether (5.8). Add 1,0 g of BHT (5.3). Perform mixing and degassing

for 10 min in an ultrasonic bath (6.11). This mobile phase is stable for 28 days.

5.14 Reference standards
Guaranteed purity is required for each lot of reference standard:
5.14.1 Astaxanthin (AXN), purity ≥ 97 %
5.14.2 Canthaxanthin (CXN), purity ≥ 97 %
5.14.3 Adonirubin (ADR), purity ≥ 97 %
5.14.4 Astaxanthin dimethyldisuccinate (AXN DMDS), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.5 Capsanthin (CSN), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.6 Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8‘-carotenoic acid (BACARE), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.7 Lutein (LUT), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.8 Citranaxanthin (CIXN), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.9 Zeaxanthin (ZEA), purity ≥ 95 %
5.14.10 Beta-carotene (BCAR), purity ≥ 95 %
5.15 Standard solutions
Protect all standard solutions from daily light.
5.15.1 Carotenoid stock standard solution, ca. 200 μg/ml
Prepare fresh and measure immediately.

NOTE Possible carotenoids are astaxanthin (AXN), canthaxanthin (CXN), adonirubin (ADR), astaxanthin

dimethyldisuccinate (AXN DMDS), capsanthin (CSN), ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (BACARE),

citranaxanthin (CIXN), lutein (LUT), zeaxanthin (ZEA) and beta-carotene (BCAR).
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5.15.1.1 Storage container containing more than 1,0 mg

When the storage container contains more than 1,0 mg of the selected carotenoid (see 5.14.1 or 5.14.2 or

5.14.3 or 5.14.4 or 5.14.5 or 5.14.6 or 5.14.7 or 5.14.8 or 5.14.9 or 5.14.10, depending on the carotenoid

selected), make a 0,2 mg/ml standard solution by e.g. weighing 1,0 mg of this carotenoid (note down the

weight of standard) into a 5 ml volumetric flask.

Dissolve and make up to the mark with THF/BHT (5.9). Mix well using a vortex mixer (6.27) and an

ultrasonic bath (6.11). The accurate mass fraction needs to be standardized using a spectrophotometer

(6.2) as described in detail in 5.15.2. Reserve a 1 ml portion for the isomerisation procedure (5.15.4), if

needed. Reserve another aliquot for the identification of the analyte as described in paragraph 9.5.3.2 and

store it in the freezer.
5.15.1.2 Storage container containing less than 1,0 mg

When the storage container specifies a nominal content equal to or less than 1,0 mg of the selected

carotenoid (see 5.14.1 or 5.14.2 or 5.14.3 or 5.14.4 or 5.14.5 or 5.14.6 or 5.14.7 or 5.14.8 or 5.14.9 or

5.14.10, depending on the carotenoid selected), transfer quantitatively the whole content in a 5,0 ml

volumetric flask. Dissolve and make up to the mark with THF/BHT (5.9). Mix well using a vortex mixer

(6.27) and an ultrasonic bath (6.11). The accurate mass fraction needs to be standardized using the

spectrophotometer (6.2) as described in detail in 5.15.2. Reserve a 1 ml portion for the isomerisation

procedure (5.15.4), if needed. Reserve another aliquot for the identification of the analyte as described in

paragraph 9.5.3.2 and store it in the freezer.
5.15.2 UV standardization of the standard solutions

Pipette 100 μl of the selected carotenoid stock standard solution (5.15.1) into a 10 ml volumetric flask

(6.8) and make up to the mark with the appropriate solvent. The nominal value of the obtained solution

is ca. 2 μg/ml. Scan the spectrum of this solution from 300 nm to 550 nm and measure the absorption of

this solution against the pure solvent, at the maximum, using the spectrophotometer (6.2). The maximum

is solvent specific and is given as an approximate value in Annex A.
The exact content of the selected carotenoid is given by Formula (1).
1 %
Carotenoid μg/ml = E × 10 000/E (1)
λmax 1 cm

EXAMPLE For all-E AXN, the solvent suggested in the table in Annex A is n-hexane. For this solvent, the

1 % 1 %
wavelength of measurement is approximately 470 nm and the E (or A ) is 2 100.
1cm 1cm

Pipette with a suited pipette 100 μl of the astaxanthin stock standard solution (5.15.1) into a 10 ml

volumetric flask and make up to the mark with n-hexane. The nominal value of the obtained standard

measuring solution is ca. 2 μg/ml. Measure the UV spectrum of this solution against pure n-hexane, using

the spectrophotometer (6.2) set at the wavelength of maximum absorption (approx. 470 nm).

NOTE The solvent of the measured solution is not pure as there is a small presence of THF/BHT (5.9). However,

we consider the effect negligible and we apply the same tabulated extinction coefficient given that the contribution

of THF/BHT (5.9) is very small (1 %).
The content of AXN is given by Formula (2).
AXN μg/ml = E × 10 000/2 100 (2)
max

A solution of the same concentration, 100 μl of the astaxanthin stock standard solution (5.15.1) pipetted

into a 10 ml volumetric flask and made up to the mark with acetone (5.5), shall be injected simultaneously

in the HPLC (see 5.15.3.1).
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5.15.3 HPLC standard calibration curve
5.15.3.1 Carotenoid standard calibration curve

Pipette with a suited pipette 100 µl of carotenoid stock standard solution (5.15.1) into a 10 ml volumetric

flask and make up to the mark with acetone (5.5).
5.15.4 Isomerisation
5.15.4.1 General

It is recommended to perform this step when ambiguity occurs regarding the presence of possible

isomers.
5.15.4.2 Isomerisation of the standard solutions

The standards prepared according to 5.15.1.1 or 5.15.1.2 could be isomerised in order to have a profile

of the all-trans and cis isomers of each carotenoid, which are present in the equilibrium phase.

Fill a LC vial with 1 ml standard. Close tightly and check that the vial is well sealed and the cap does not

turn. Heat up the vial at about 80 °C for about 2 h to achieve the equilibrium between the isomers. A vials

block heater (6.30) can be used for this purpose.
Inject a dilution of the isomerised standard (e.g. 1:200).
The isomerised standard is stable for several months at room temperature.
5.16 HPLC positive quality control sample (QCS)

Weigh approximately 0,8 mg AXN (5.14.1), 0,4 mg CXN (5.14.2) and 0,5 g BHT (5.3) in a round bottom

flask (6.9). Add 200 ml of an acetone (5.5): water (5.2) 75:25 v:v solution. Fit a condenser (6.10) to the

flask and immerse the flask in a heating mantle or heated bath (6.28) with a magnetic stirrer (6.29). Heat

to boiling and allow to refluxing for about 1,5 h to 2 h.

NOTE Alternatively, the mixture can be heated at 80°C in a pressure-resistant tube.

This reaction will cause the formation of a stable isomers ratio. Transfer to a 500 ml volumetric flask (6.8)

and make up to volume with acetone (5.5). Mix well and transfer immediately in HPLC vials. The filling

should be fast and each vial should be immediately closed to avoid evaporation. Store the vials at room

temperature and away from light.
6 Apparatus
Usual laboratory apparatus and, in particular, the following:
6.1 HPLC system, consisting of the following

6.1.1 Pump, pulse free, capable of maintaining a volume flow rate from 0,1 ml/min to 2,0 ml/min

6.1.2 Injection system, manual or autosampler

If an autosampler is used, a cooled one is recommended although it was not used during the validation of

the method.

6.1.3 UV/VIS detector, variable wavelength, suitable for reliable measurements at 410 nm, or UV/VIS

photodiode array detector (DAD)
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6.1.4 Computer data system
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6.1.5 Analytical column, Supelco Suplex pKb-100 5 µm, 250 mm × 4,6 mm or equivalent

6.1.6 Guard column, 5 μm, 2 cm × 4 mm SUPELCOSIL™ Suplex™ pKb-100 Supelguard™ Cartridge or

equivalent
6.2 Spectrophotometer, with 1 mm apertures
6.3 Grinding instrument
6.4 Sieve, with 1 mm apertures

6.5 Balances, one analytical, of 10 g capacity or greater with 0,1 mg readability, and one, of 100 g

capacity or greater with 0,01 g readability
6.6 Polypropylene containers, 100 ml with lids

6.7 Variable-volume positive displacement piston pipettes, suitable for pipetting volumes ranging

from 50 μl to 100 μl
6.8 Glass volumetric flasks of, 5 ml, 10 ml, 150 ml, 500 ml and 1 000 ml
6.9 Round bottom flasks of 500 ml
6.10 Allihn condenser
6.11 Ultrasonic bath, temperature controlled
6.12 Flat spatulas

6.13 PLE, pressurized solvent extraction system, ASE 300 Dionex , Büchi SpeedExtractor E-914 or

equivalent
6.14 PLE cells, suitable for the extraction unit used, 66 ml or larger
6.15 Cellulose filters for PLE cells
6.16 PLE vials, for the extraction unit used, at least 240 ml
6.17 Graduated cylinder of 250 ml and 1 000 ml
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6.18 Microcentrifuge safe-lock tubes, 1,8 ml, Eppendorf tubes or equivalent
6.19 Microcentrifuge
6.20 1,5 ml HPLC glass vials

Supelco® Suplex pKb-100, SUPELCOSIL™ Suplex™ pKb-100 Supelguard™ Cartridge, ASE 300 Dionex®, Büchi

SpeedExtractor E-914, Eppendorf® tubes and Techne Dri-Block Heater are examples of suitable products available

commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an

endorsement by CEN of these products.
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6.21 HPLC glass vials crimper
6.22 Centrifuge
6.23 Centrifuge tubes, 50 ml or 100 ml
6.24 Ultraturrax mixer
6.25 PLE Funnels for PLE cells
6.26 Powder funnels
6.27 Vortex mixer
6.28 Heating mantle or heated bath
6.29 Magnetic stirrer
6.30 Vials block heater, Techne Dri-Block Heater or equivalent
7 Sampling

It is important that the laboratory receives a sample that is truly representative and has not been

damaged or changed during transport or storage.

Sampling is not part of the method specified in this document. A recommended sampling method is given

in EN ISO 6497 [3].
8 Preparation of test sample
8.1 General
Prepare the test sample in accordance with EN ISO 6498.
8.2 Laboratory sample

Grind the laboratory sample (usually 50 g) so that it passes completely through a sieve with 1 mm

apertures (6.4) or until a fine paste is obtained. Mix thoroughly.
8.3 Test sample

The test sample consists of a representative and homogenized aliquot of the ground laboratory sample

(8.2) of at least 10 g.
8.4 Test portion

Accurately weigh 5,0 g to the nearest 0,1 g of the thoroughly mixed test sample (8.3) into a 100 ml

polypropylene container (6.6) for extraction procedure 9.3.1 or into a 50 ml or 100 ml centrifuge tube

(6.23) for extraction procedure 9.3.2. Note down the mass expressed in g. Submit it to the analysis

procedure (Clause 9).
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9 Procedure
9.1 General

The complete procedure (9.2 to 9.4) should be applied to two test portions (8.4) of the same test sample

in order to perform two independent and parallel determinations.
The use of quality control samples is recommended.

The QCS (5.16) shall be injected before and after the complete sequence samples each day of analysis, in

order to assess the suitability of the HPLC/DAD system.
The QCS (5.16) contains two carotenoids:
1) CXN, a stable and more soluble carotenoid, and
2) AXN, a less stable and less soluble carotenoid.

NOTE Depending on the analytes to be determined a relevant carotenoid can be added to this mix.

The mixture is isomerised until a constant ratio of the isomers is reached. This solution, when protected

from oxygen, is stable for several months.
9.2 Enzymatic disclosure

Add 0,2 g of BHT (5.3), 100 µl of enzyme (5.1) and 15 ml of purified water (5.2) to the test portion (8.4).

Close tightly and shake vigorously to ensure that all the feed is permeated with water. Place in an

ultrasonic bath (6.11) with the temperature set at 50 °C for 15 min to 20 min. Shake every 5 min.

9.3 Extraction
9.3.1 Extraction using PLE

Remove the lid of the test portion after step 9.2, taking care of not losing sample drops. Add

approximately 13 g of high purity diatomaceous earth suitable for PLE (5.4), close tightly and hand-shake

vigorously until the wet feed sample looks all adsorbed on the diatomaceous earth beadlets and detaches

well from the polypropylene container's wall.
NOTE Stomping the container on the table can help.

Open the containers carefully, remove the sample particles from the lid into the container using a flat

spatula (6.12). Mix well with the spatula (6.12), making sure that there are no sample clusters left. Place

two cellulose filters (6.15) on the bottom of the PLE cell (6.14). Transfer all the material in the PLE cell

(6.14) using a funnel (6.25). Top up with diatomaceous earth (5.4) if needed. Close the cell and extract

according to the parameters in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Extraction parameters
Extraction solvent Acetone (5.5)
Pressure (bar) 103,4
Pressure (psi) 1 500
Temperature (°C) 58
Preheat time (min) 0
Heat time (min) 0
Static time (min) 7
Flush volume (%) 120
Purge time (s) 60
Static cycles 3

Each feed extraction lasts approximately 30 min. The instrument can run up to 12 samples in an

automated way, e.g. overnight.

Take the tube containing the raw extract. Mix well and record the total volume (V ) of extract using a

ext
graduated cylinder (6.17).
9.3.2 Conventional liquid solid extraction (SLE)

Add 50 ml of acetone (5.5) and shake for 1 min. Centrifuge (6.22) at 1 800 g to 1 900 g for 5 min. Collect

the supernatant (first extract) and transfer into a 150 ml volumetric flask (6.8).

Add 50 ml of acetone (5.5) to the solid residue of the first extraction. Use the ultra-turrax mixer (6.24) if

needed to achieve dissolution and shake for 1 min. Centrifuge (6.22) at 1 800 g to 1 900 g for 5 min.

Collect the supernatant (second extract) and pool with the first extract in the 150-ml volumetric flask.

Add 40 ml of acetone (5.5) to the residue of the second extraction and shake
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