SIST EN ISO 8968-4:2016

Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 4: Determination of protein and non-protein nitrogen content and true protein content calculation (Reference method) (ISO 8968-4:2016)

This part of ISO 8968|IDF 20 specifies a method for the direct and indirect determination of the protein
nitrogen content of liquid, whole or skimmed milk.

Milch und Milcherzeugnisse - Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 4: Bestimmung des Proteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und des Nichtproteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und Berechnung des tatsächlichen Proteingehaltes (Referenzverfahren) (ISO 8968-4:2016)

Dieser Teil von ISO 8968|IDF 20 legt ein Verfahren zur direkten und indirekten Bestimmung des Proteinstickstoff-Gehaltes von flüssiger, unbehandelter oder entrahmter Milch fest.

Lait et produits laitiers - Détermination de la teneur en azote - Partie 4: Détermination de la teneur en azote protéique et non protéique et calcul de la teneur en protéines vraies (Méthode de référence) (ISO 8968-4:2016)

ISO 8968-4|FIL 20-4:2016 spécifie une méthode pour la détermination directe et indirecte de la teneur en azote protéique du lait liquide, entier ou écrémé.

Mleko in mlečni proizvodi - Določevanje vsebnosti dušika - 4. del: Določevanje vsebnosti beljakovinskega in nebeljakovinskega dušika ter izračun dejanske vsebnosti beljakovin (referenčna metoda) (ISO 8968-4:2016)

Ta del standarda ISO 8968|IDF 20 določa metodo za neposredno in posredno določevanje beljakovinskega dušika v tekočem, polnomastnem in posnetem mleku.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 14-Jan-2014
• Publication Date: 16-Jun-2016
• ICS: 67.100.10 - Milk and processed milk products
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 06-May-2016
• Due Date: 11-Jul-2016
• Completion Date: 17-Jun-2016
• Ref Project: EN ISO 8968-4:2016 - Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 4: Determination of protein and non-protein nitrogen content and true protein content calculation (Reference method) (ISO 8968-4:2016)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 8968-4:2002/AC:2012 - Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 4: Determination of non-protein-nitrogen content - Technical Corrigendum 1 (ISO 8968-4:2001/Cor 1:2011)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016
• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 8968-4:2002 - Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 4: Determination of non-protein nitrogen content (ISO 8968-4:2001)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016
• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 8968-5:2002 - Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 5: Determination of protein-nitrogen content (ISO 8968-5:2001)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 4: Determination of
protein and non-protein nitrogen content and true protein content calculation (Reference
method) (ISO 8968-4:2016)
Milch und Milcherzeugnisse - Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 4: Bestimmung
des Proteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und des Nichtproteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und Berechnung
des tatsächlichen Proteingehaltes (Referenzverfahren) (ISO 8968-4:2016)
Lait et produits laitiers - Détermination de la teneur en azote - Partie 4: Détermination de
la teneur en azote protéique et non protéique et calcul de la teneur en protéines vraies
(Méthode de référence) (ISO 8968-4:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8968-4:2016
ICS:
67.100.10 0OHNRLQSUHGHODQLPOHþQL Milk and processed milk
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SIST EN ISO 8968-4:2016 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 8968-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

April 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 67.100.10 Supersedes EN ISO 8968-4:2001, EN ISO 8968-5:2001
English Version

Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen
content - Part 4: Determination of protein and non-protein
nitrogen content and true protein content calculation
(Reference method) (ISO 8968-4:2016)
Lait et produits laitiers - Détermination de la teneur en Milch und Milcherzeugnisse - Bestimmung des
azote - Partie 4: Détermination de la teneur en azote Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 4: Bestimmung des
protéique et non protéique et calcul de la teneur en Proteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und des
protéines vraies (Méthode de référence) (ISO 8968- Nichtproteinstickstoff-Gehaltes und Berechnung des
4:2016) tatsächlichen Proteingehaltes (Referenzverfahren)
(ISO 8968-4:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 March 2016.

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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8968-4:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 "Food
products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 278 “Milk and milk products - Methods of
sampling and analysis” the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2016, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8968-4:2001 and EN ISO 8968-5:2001.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8968-4:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8968-4:2016 without any
modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8968-4
IDF
20-4
Second edition
2016-04-01
Milk and milk products —
Determination of nitrogen content —
Part 4:
Determination of protein and
non-protein nitrogen content and
true protein content calculation
(Reference method)
Lait et produits laitiers — Détermination de la teneur en azote —
Partie 4: Détermination de la teneur en azote protéique et non
protéique et calcul de la teneur en protéines vraies (Méthode de
référence)
Reference numbers
ISO 8968-4:2016(E)
IDF 20-4:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Forewords .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
4.1 Indirect protein nitrogen . 1
4.2 Direct protein nitrogen . 2
5 Reagents . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Trichloroacetic acid (CCl COOH) solution . 2
3
5.3 Hydrochloric acid standard volumetric solution . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Sampling . 3
8 Preparation of test sample . 3
9 Procedure — Direct protein nitrogen approach . 3
9.1 Test portion . 3
9.2 Determination . 3
9.2.1 Precipitation and filtration . 3
9.2.2 Preparation of the precipitate . 4
9.2.3 Digestion and distillation . 4
9.2.4 Titration. 4
9.3 Blank test . 4
9.4 Calculation and expression of results. 4
9.4.1 Calculation of protein nitrogen content . 4
9.4.2 Expression of results . 5
9.4.3 Calculation of true protein content . 5
9.4.4 Expression of the true protein content results . 5
10 Procedure — Indirect protein nitrogen approach . 6
10.1 Nitrogen determination . 6
10.2 Non-protein nitrogen determination . . 6
10.2.1 Test portion . 6
10.2.2 Precipitation and filtration . 6
10.2.3 Preparation of the filtrate. 6
10.2.4 Digestion and distillation . 6
10.2.5 Titration. 6
10.3 Blank test . 6
10.4 Calculation and expression of results. 7
10.4.1 Calculation of non-protein nitrogen content . 7
10.4.2 Calculation of protein nitrogen content . 7
10.4.3 Expression of results . 8
10.4.4 Calculation of true protein content . 8
10.4.5 Expression of the true protein content results . 8
11 Precision . 8
11.1 Interlaboratory test. 8
11.2 Repeatability . 8
11.3 Reproducibility . 8
12 Test report . 9
Annex A (informative) Results of a collaborative study — Estimation of precision data of
direct and indirect methods for the true protein determination .10
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Forewords
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bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and
milk products and the International Dairy Federation (IDF). It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF.
This second edition of ISO 8968-4|IDF 20-4 cancels and replaces ISO 8968-4|IDF 20-4:2001 and
ISO 8968-5|IDF 20-5:2001, which have been technically revised.
ISO 8968|IDF 20 consists of the following parts, under the general title Milk and milk products —
Determination of nitrogen content:
— Part 1: Kjeldahl principle and crude protein calculation
1)
— Part 3: Block-digestion method (Semi-micro rapid routine method)
— Part 4: Determination of protein and non-protein nitrogen content and true protein content calculation
(Reference method)
1) It is intended that upon revision, the main element of the title of ISO 8968-3|IDF 20-3 (i.e. “Milk”) will be aligned
with the main element of the titles of ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1 and ISO 8968-4|IDF 20-4.
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IDF (the International Dairy Federation) is a non-profit private sector organization representing the
interests of various stakeholders in dairying at the global level. IDF members are organized in National
Committees, which are national associations composed of representatives of dairy-related national
interest groups including dairy farmers, dairy processing industry, dairy suppliers, academics and
governments/food control authorities.
ISO and IDF collaborate closely on all matters of standardization relating to methods of analysis
and sampling for milk and milk products. Since 2001, ISO and IDF jointly publish their International
Standards using the logos and reference numbers of both organizations.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. IDF shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute and endorsement
ISO 8968-4|IDF 20-4 was prepared by the IDF Standing Committee on Analytical methods for composition
and ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products.
The work was carried out by the IDF/ISO Project Group (C13) of the Standing Committee on Analytical
methods for composition under the aegis of its project leaders, D. Barbano (US) and P. Trossat (FR).
This ISO|IDF International Standard cancels and replaces ISO 8968-4|IDF 20-4:2001 and
ISO 8968-5|IDF 20-5:2001, which have been technically revised.
ISO 8968|IDF 20 consists of the following parts, under the general title Milk and milk products —
Determination of nitrogen content:
— Part 1: Kjeldahl principle and crude protein calculation
— Part 3: Block-digestion method (Semi-micro rapid routine method)
— Part 4: Determination of protein and non-protein nitrogen content and true protein content calculation
(Reference method)
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ISO 8968-4:2016(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
IDF 20-4:2016(E)
Milk and milk products — Determination of nitrogen
content —
Part 4:
Determination of protein and non-protein nitrogen content
and true protein content calculation (Reference method)
WARNING — The use of this part of ISO 8968|IDF 20 can involve the use of hazardous materials,
operations and equipment. This part of ISO 8968|IDF 20 does not purport to address all the
safety risks associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this part of ISO 8968|IDF
20 to establish appropriate safety and healthy practices and determine the applicability of local
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This part of ISO 8968|IDF 20 specifies a method for the direct and indirect determination of the protein
nitrogen content of liquid, whole or skimmed milk.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1, Milk and milk products — Determination of nitrogen content — Part 1: Kjeldahl
principle and crude protein calculation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
non-protein nitrogen content
NPN
mass fraction of substances determined by the specified procedure
Note 1 to entry: The non-protein nitrogen content is expressed as a percentage by mass.
3.2
protein nitrogen content
mass fraction of substances determined by the specified procedure, directly or, alternatively, indirectly
Note 1 to entry: The protein nitrogen content is expressed as a percentage by mass.
4 Principle
4.1 Indirect protein nitrogen
Precipitation of protein from a test portion by addition of trichloroacetic acid solution such that the final
concentration of trichloroacetic acid in the mixture is approximately 12 %. Removal of the precipitated
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milk protein by filtration, with the remaining filtrate containing the non-protein nitrogen components.
Determination of the nitrogen content of the filtrate by the procedure described in ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1.
Where the total nitrogen content of the milk sample has previously been determined, the true protein
nitrogen content may be calculated as the difference between the total nitrogen content and the non-
protein nitrogen content.
4.2 Direct protein nitrogen
Precipitation of protein from a test portion by addition of trichloroacetic acid solution such that the final
concentration of trichloroacetic acid in the mixture is approximately 12 %. Separation of the protein
precipitate by filtration. (The precipitate contains the protein nitrogen of the sample.) Determination of
the nitrogen content of the precipitate by the procedure described in ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1.
5 Reagents
5.1 General
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade, unless otherwise specified, and distilled or
demineralized water or water of equivalent purity.
The reagents specified for the determination of total nitrogen by the method described in
ISO 8968-1 | IDF 20-1, together with the following, are required.
5.2 Trichloroacetic acid (CCl COOH) solution
3
Dissolve 15,0 g of trichloroacetic acid in water in a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask. Dilute to the
mark with water. Do not use concentrations of trichloroacetic acid and volumes of solutions other than
those specified.
NOTE The performance of the method with respect to mean value and between-laboratory performance
characteristics will be different, if using other than specified concentrations of trichloroacetic acid and volumes
of solutions.
5.3 Hydrochloric acid standard volumetric solution
For the direct approach, the 0,1 mol/l hydrochloric acid solution is as described in ISO 8968-1| IDF 20-1.
For the indirect protein nitrogen approach, the following hydrochloric acid solution is required
c(HCl) = (0,01 ± 0,000 1) mol/l in addition to the 0,1 mol/l hydrochloric acid solution required as
described in ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1.
6 Apparatus
Usual laboratory apparatus and that specified for the determination of total nitrogen described in
ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1 and, in particular, the following.
6.1 Water bath, capable of maintaining a temperature of between 38 °C and 40 °C.
6.2 Conical flasks, of capacity 125 ml (indirect approach only).
6.3 Pipettes, of capacities 5 ml, 10 ml and 20 ml.
6.4 Filter funnel, made of glass, of diameter 75 mm.
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2)
6.5 Filter paper, nitrogen free, of diameter 15 cm.
6.6 Automatic pipette, piston pump, capable of delivering 10 ml.
6.7 Beakers, of capacity 50 ml (indirect approach only).
7 Sampling
Sampling is not part of the method specified in this part of ISO 8968|IDF 20. A recommended sampling
method is given in ISO 707|IDF 50.
A representative sample should have been sent to the laboratory. It should not have been damaged or
changed during transport or storage.
8 Preparation of test sample
Warm the test sample to between 38 °C to 40 °C in the water bath (6.1). Cool the sample to room
temperature while gently mixing the test sample immediately prior to weighing the test portion (9.1 or
10.2.1).
9 Procedure — Direct protein nitrogen approach
9.1 Test portion
Pipette 5,0 ml ± 0,1 ml of the prepared test sample (see Clause 8) either into a dry and clean Kjeldahl
flask or digestion tube, pre-weighed to the nearest 0,1 mg. Weigh the test sample to the nearest 0,1 mg.
Immediately add 5,0 ml ± 0,1 ml of water to the flask or tube, rinsing any test sample on its neck into
its bottom.
NOTE The use of either a Kjeldahl flask or a digestion tube is dependent on the laboratory’s choice of
digestion apparatus.
9.2 Determination
9.2.1 Precipitation and filtration
Add 40 ml ± 0,5 ml of trichloroacetic acid solution (5.2) to the Kjeldahl flask or digestion tube containing
the test portion (9.1) and swirl to mix the contents. Let the flask or tube stand for approximately 5 min
to allow the precipitate to settle. Pour the contents of the flask or tube through a filter paper (6.5)
placed in a filter funnel (6.4). Collect the filtrate in a clean conical flask. Some of the precipitate will
remain in the Kjeldahl flask or digestion tube and some will be collected on the filter paper. It is not
necessary to remove all of the precipitate from the flask or tube.
Immediately after pouring the mixture and so as not to allow any precipitate to dry on the neck of the
flask or tube, add by means of an automatic pipette (6.6), 10 ml of the trichloroacetic acid solution (5.2).
Use the solution to rinse any precipitate from the neck of the flask or tube down into the bottom. Swirl
to mix the contents. Pour the thus-obtained contents of the flask or tube through the same filter paper.
Add the filtrate to that previously collected in the conical flask. Again, immediately rinse the neck of the
flask or tube with a further 10 ml of trichloroacetic acid solution and swirl to mix the contents. Pour the
contents of the flask or tube for the third time through the same filter paper, adding the f
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