SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002

Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl method (ISO 8968-1:2001)

ISO 8968-1|IDF 20-1:2001 specifies a method for the determination of the nitrogen content of liquid milk, whole or skimmed, by the Kjeldahl principle.

Milch - Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 1: Kjeldahl-Verfahren (ISO 8968-1:2001)

Dieser Teil von ISO 8968/IDF 20 legt ein Kjeldahl-Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes flüssiger Voll-milch oder entrahmter Milch fest.

Lait - Détermination de la teneur en azote - Partie 1: Méthode Kjeldahl (ISO 8968-1:2001)

L'ISO 8968-1|FIL 20-1:2001 spécifie une méthode pour la détermination de la teneur en azote du lait liquide, entier ou écrémé, selon le principe de Kjeldahl.

Mleko - Določevanje dušika - 1. del: Metoda po Kjeldahlu (ISO 8968-1:2001)

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-May-2002
• Withdrawal Date: 12-Mar-2014
• ICS: 67.100.10 - Milk and processed milk products
• Technical Committee: KŽP - Agricultural food products
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 13-Mar-2014
• Due Date: 05-Apr-2014
• Completion Date: 13-Mar-2014
• Ref Project: EN ISO 8968-1:2001 - Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl method (ISO 8968-1:2001)

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2014 - Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl principle and crude protein calculation (ISO 8968-1:2014)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• Replaced By: SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2014 - Milk and milk products - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl principle and crude protein calculation (ISO 8968-1:2014)
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
01-junij-2002
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Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl method (ISO 8968-1:2001)
Milch - Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 1: Kjeldahl-Verfahren (ISO 8968-
1:2001)
Lait - Détermination de la teneur en azote - Partie 1: Méthode Kjeldahl (ISO 8968-
1:2001)
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67.100.10 0OHNRLQSUHGHODQLPOHþQL Milk and processed milk
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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 8968-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2001
ICS 67.100.10
English version
Milk - Determination of nitrogen content - Part 1: Kjeldahl
method (ISO 8968-1:2001)
Lait - Détermination de la teneur en azote - Partie 1: Milch - Bestimmung des Stickstoffgehaltes - Teil 1:
Méthode Kjeldahl (ISO 8968-1:2001) Kjeldahl-Verfahren (ISO 8968-1:2001)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2001.
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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
EN ISO 8968-1:2001 (E)
CORRECTED  2002-03-13
Foreword
This document (ISO 8968-1:2001) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34
"Agricultural food products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 302 "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 June 2002, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2002.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 8968-1:2001 has been approved by CEN as a
European Standard without any modifications.
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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002



INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8968-1
IDF
20-1
First edition
2001-12-15


Milk — Determination of nitrogen
content —
Part 1:
Kjeldahl method
Lait — Détermination de la teneur en azote
Partie 1: Méthode Kjeldahl




Reference numbers
ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
Contents Page
Foreword.iv
1 Scope .1
2 Normative reference.1
3 Term and definition .1
4 Principle.1
5 Reagents.2
6 Apparatus .3
7 Sampling.3
8 Preparation of test sample.4
9 Procedure .4
9.1 Test portion and pretreatment .4
9.2 Determination.4
9.3 Blank test.5
9.4 Recovery tests .6
10 Calculation and expression of results.6
10.1 Calculation of nitrogen content .6
10.2 Calculation of crude protein content.7
11 Precision.7
11.1 Interlaboratory test.7
11.2 Repeatability .8
11.3 Reproducibility.8
12 Test report .8
Annex A (informative) Modified procedure for analysis of other milk products when a separate
standard for that product does not exist .9
Bibliography.11


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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted
by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this part of ISO 8968IDF 20 may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard ISO 8968-1IDF 20-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products,
Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with
AOAC International. It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC International.
ISO 8968IDF 20 consists of the following parts, under the general title Milk — Determination of nitrogen content:
— Part 1: Kjeldahl method
— Part 2: Block-digestion method (Macro method)
— Part 3: Block-digestion method (Semi-micro rapid routine method)
— Part 4: Determination of the non-protein-nitrogen content
— Part 5: Determination of the protein-nitrogen content
Annex A of this part of ISO 8968IDF 20 is for information only.
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
Foreword
IDF (the International Dairy Federation) is a worldwide federation of the dairy sector with a National Committee in
every member country. Every National Committee has the right to be represented on the IDF Standing Committees
carrying out the technical work. IDF collaborates with ISO and AOAC International in the development of standard
methods of analysis and sampling for milk and milk products.
Draft International Standards adopted by the Action Teams and Standing Committees are circulated to the National
Committees for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 50 % of National
Committees casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 8968-1IDF 20-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products,
Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with
AOAC International. It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC International.
All work was carried out by the Joint ISO/IDF/AOAC Action Team, Nitrogen compounds, under the aegis of its
project leader, Mr D.M. Barbano (US).

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SIST EN ISO 8968-1:2002
ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
IDF 20-1:2001(E)

Milk — Determination of nitrogen content —
Part 1:
Kjeldahl method
WARNING — The use of this part of ISO 8968ΩΩΩΩIDF 20 may involve the use of hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all the safety risks associated with
its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthy
practices and determine the applicability of local regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20 specifies a method for the determination of the nitrogen content of liquid milk, whole
or skimmed, by the Kjeldahl principle.
2 Normative reference
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20 are encouraged
to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 385-1, Laboratory glassware — Burettes — Part 1: General requirements
3 Term and definition
For the purposes of this part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20, the following term and definition apply.
3.1
nitrogen content
mass fraction of nitrogen determined by the procedure specified in this part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20
NOTE The nitrogen content is expressed as a percentage by mass.
4 Principle
A test portion is digested with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and potassium sulfate, using copper(II) sulfate
as a catalyst to thereby convert organic nitrogen present to ammonium sulfate. The function of the potassium
sulfate is to elevate the boiling point of the sulfuric acid and to provide a stronger oxidizing mixture for digestion.
Excess sodium hydroxide is added to the cooled digest to liberate ammonia.The liberated ammonia is distilled into
excess boric acid solution then titrated with hydrochloric acid. The nitrogen content is calculated from the amount of
ammonia produced.
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
5 Reagents
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade, unless otherwise specified, and distilled or demineralized water
or water of equivalent purity.
5.1 Potassium sulfate (K SO ), nitrogen free.
2 4
5.2 Copper(II) sulfate solution, c(CuSO ) = 5,0 g per 100 ml.
4
Dissolve 5,0 g of copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO ⋅5H O) in water in a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask.
4 2
Dilute to the mark with water and mix.
5.3 Sulfuric acid (H SO ), with a mass fraction of at least 95 % to 98 %, nitrogen free (р = 1,84 g/ml
2 4 20
approximately).
5.4 Sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH), nitrogen free, containing 50 g of sodium hydroxide per 100 g of
solution.
5.5 Indicator solution
Dissolve 0,1 g of methyl red in 95 % (volume fraction) ethanol. Dilute to 50 ml with the ethanol. Dissolve 0,5 g of
bromocresol green in 95 % (volume fraction) ethanol. Dilute to 250 ml with the ethanol. Mix amounts of one part of
the methyl red solution with five parts of the bromocresol green solution or combine and mix all of both solutions.
5.6 Boric acid solution, c(H BO ) = 40,0 g/l.
3 3
Dissolve 40,0 g of boric acid in 1 litre of hot water in a 1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask. Allow the flask and its
contents to cool to 20 °C. Dilute to the mark with water, add 3 ml of the indicator solution (5.5) and mix. Store the
solution, which will be light orange in colour, in a borosilicate glass bottle. Protect the solution from light and
sources of ammonia fumes during storage.
If using the electronic pH endpoint titration, the addition of the indicator solution to the boric acid solution may be
omitted. On the other hand, the change in colour may also be used as a check of proper titration procedures.
5.7 Hydrochloric acid standard volumetric solution, c(HCI) = (0,1 ± 0,000 5) mol/l.
It is recommended that this material be purchased prestandardized by the manufacturer to meet or exceed the
above specification.
NOTE Often systematic errors (which can be avoided) introduced by an analyst diluting a concentrated stock acid and then
determining the molarity of the acid, can reduce the reproducibility of the method. The analyst should not use a solution for
titration that has a higher concentration than 0,1 mol/l, because this will reduce the total titration volume per sample and the
uncertainty in readability of the burette will become a larger percentage of the value. This will have a negative impact on the
repeatability and reproducibility of the method. The same issues and additional sources of error arise when another acid (e.g.
sulfuric acid) is substituted for hydrochloric acid. Thus, these substitutions are not recommended.
5.8 Ammonium sulfate [(NH ) SO ], minimum assay 99,9 % (mass fraction) on dried material.
4 2 4
Immediately before use, dry the ammonium sulfate at 102 °C ± 2 °C for not less than 2 h. Cool to room temperature
in a desiccator.
5.9 Tryptophan (C H N O ) or lysine hydrochloride (C H ClN O ), minimum assay 99 % (mass fraction).
11 12 2 2 6 15 2 2
Do not dry these reagents in an oven before use.
5.10 Sucrose, with a nitrogen content of not more than 0,002 % (mass fraction).
Do not dry the sucrose in an oven before use.
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
6 Apparatus
Usual laboratory apparatus and, in particular, the following.
6.1 Water bath, capable of being maintained at 38 °C ± 2 °C
6.2 Kjeldahl flasks, of capacity 500 ml or 800 ml.
6.3 Analytical balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,1 mg.
6.4 Boiling aids, e.g. glowed pumice, zinc dust, hard pieces of porcelain or high-purity amphoteric alundum (i.e.
carbarundum) granules, plain, mesh size 10.
Do not reuse the aids.
NOTE Glass beads of approximately 5 mm diameter are sometimes used, but they might not promote as efficient boiling
as the alundum granules and more foaming problems can be encountered during digestion with glass beads.
6.5 Burette or automatic pipette, capable of delivering 1,0 ml portions of the copper sulfate solution (5.2).
6.6 Graduated measuring cylinders, of capacity 50 ml, 100 ml and 500 ml.
6.7 Digestion apparatus, to hold the Kjeldahl flasks (6.2) in an inclined position (at approximately 45°), with
electric heaters or gas burners that do not heat the flasks above the level of their contents, and with a fume
extraction system.
The heater source should be adjustable to control the maximum heater setting to be used during digestion. Preheat
the heat source at the heater setting for evaluation. In the case of a gas heater, the preheated period shall be
10 min, and for an electric heater it shall be 30 min. For each of the heaters, determine the heater setting that
brings 250 ml of water including 5 to 10 boiling aids with an initial temperature of 25 °C to its boiling point in 5 min
to 6 min. This is the maximum heater setting to be used during digestion.
6.8 Distillation apparatus, made of borosilicate glass or other suitable material to which can be fitted a Kjeldahl
flask (6.2) consisting of an efficient splash-head connected to an efficient condenser with straight inner tube and an
outlet tube attached to its lower end.
The connecting tubing and stopper(s) shall be close fitting and preferably made of neoprene.
6.9 Conical flasks, of capacity 500 ml, graduated at every 200 ml.
6.10 Burette, of capacity 50 ml, graduated at least at every 0,01 ml, complying with the requirements of
ISO 385-1, class A.
Alternatively, an automatic burette may be used if it fulfils the same requirements.
6.11 Automatic titrator provided with a pH-meter
The pH-meter should be correctly calibrated in the range of pH 4 to 7 following normal laboratory pH-calibration
procedures.
7 Sampling
Sampling is not part of the method specified in this part of ISO 8968ΩIDF 20. A recommended sampling method is
given in ISO 707.
It is important that the laboratory receive a sample which is truly representative and has not been damaged or
changed during transport or storage.
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
8 Preparation of test sample
Warm the test sample in the water bath (6.1) set at 38 °C. Gently mix the test sample thoroughly by repeatedly
inverting the sample bottle without causing frothing or churning. Cool the sample to room temperature immediately
prior to weighing the test portion (9.1).
NOTE For advice on sample size to apply this method to dairy products other than milk, see annex A.
9 Procedure
9.1 Test portion and pretreatment
Add to a clean and dry Kjeldahl flask (6.2), 5 to 10 boiling aids (6.4), 15,0 g of the potassium sulfate (5.1), 1,0 ml of
the copper(II) sulfate solution (5.2), approximately 5 ml ± 0,1 ml of the prepared test sample (clause 8), weighed to
the nearest 0,1 mg, and 25 ml of the sulfuric acid (5.3). Use the sulfuric acid to wash down any copper(II) sulfate
solution, potassium sulfate or test portion left on the neck of the flask. If any charred digest still is left on the neck,
rinse it with a small amount of water. Gently, mix the contents of the Kjeldahl flask.
NOTE For advice on test portion size to apply this method to dairy products other than milk, see annex A of this part.
9.2 Determination
9.2.1 Digestion
Turn on the fume extraction system of the digestion apparatus (6.7) prior to beginning the digestion. Heat the
Kjeldahl flask and its contents (9.1) on the digestion apparatus using a heater setting low enough such that charred
digest does not foam up the neck of the Kjeldahl flask. Digest at this heat setting until white fumes appear in the
flask after approximately 20 min. Increase the heater setting to half-way to the maximum setting determined in 6.7
and continue the heating for 15 min. At the end of the 15 min period increase the heat to the maximum setting
determined in 6.7. After the digest clears (clear with light blue-green colour), continue boiling for 1 h to 1,5 h at
maximum setting. If the liquid does not boil, the final burner setting may be too low. The total digestion time will be
between 1,8 h and 2,25 h.
To determine the specific boiling time required for analysis conditions in a particular laboratory using a particular
set of apparatus, select for milk analysis a high-protein, high-fat milk sample and determine its protein content
using different boiling times (1 h to 1,5 h) after clearing. The mean protein result increases with increasing boiling
time, becomes consistent and then decreases when the boiling time is too long. Select the boiling time that yields
the maximum protein result.
At the end of digestion, the digest shall be clear and free of undigested material. Allow the digest to cool to room
temperature in an open flask in a separate hood over a period of approximately 25 min. If the flask is left on the hot
burners to cool, it will take longer to reach room temperature. The cooled digest should be liquid or liquid with a few
small crystals at the bottom of the flask at the end of the 25 min cooling period. Do not leave the undiluted digest in
the flasks overnight. The undiluted digest may crystallize during this period and it will be very difficult to get the
crystallized digest back into solution.
NOTE Excessive crystallization after 25 min is the result of undue acid loss during digestion and can result in low test
values. Undue acid loss is caused by excessive fume aspiration or by an excessively long digestion time caused by an incorrect
maximum burner setting.
Add 300 ml of water to the 500 ml Kjeldahl flasks or 400 ml of water when using the 800 ml Kjeldahl flasks. Use the
water to wash down the neck of the flask too. Mix the contents thoroughly, ensuring that any crystals that separate
out are dissolved. Add 5 to 10 boiling aids (6.4). Allow the mixture to cool again to room temperature prior to the
distillation. Diluted digests may be stoppered and held for distillation at a later moment.
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ISO 8968-1:2001(E)
IDF 20-1:2001(E)
9.2.2 Distillation
Turn on the condenser water for the distillation apparatus (6.8). Add 75 ml of sodium hydroxide solution (5.4) to the
diluted digest (9.2.1) by carefully pouring the solution down the inclined neck of the Kjeldahl flask to form a layer at
the bottom of the bulb of the flask. There should be a clean interface between the two solutions. To reduce the
possibility of ammonia loss, immediately after the addition of the sodium hydroxide solution to the Kjeldahl flask,
quickly connect it to the distillation apparatus (6.8). The tip of the condenser outlet tube is immersed in 50 ml of the
boric acid solution (5.6) contained in a conical flask (6.9). Vigorously swirl the Kjeldahl flask to mix its contents
thoroughly until no separate layers of solution are visible in the flask. Set the flask down on the burner. Turn on the
burner to a setting high enough to boil the mixture. Continue distillation until irregular boiling (bumping) starts and
then immediately disconnect the Kjeldahl flask and turn off the burner. Turn off the condenser water. Rinse the
inside and outside of the tip of the outlet tube with water, collecting the rinsing in the conical flask, and mix.
The distillation rate shall be such that approximately 150 ml of distillate are collected before irregular boiling
(bumping) starts. The total volume of the contents of the conical flask will be approximately 200 ml. If the volume of
distillate collected is less than 150 ml, then it is likely that less than 300 ml of water was added to dilute the digest.
The efficiency of the condenser shall be such that the temperature of the contents of the conical flask does not
exceed 35 °C during the distillation when using a colorimetric endpoint.
9.2.3 Titration
Titrate the contents of the conical flask (9.2.2) with the hydrochloric acid (5.7) using a burette (6.5). The endpoint is
reached at the first trace of pink colour in the contents. Estimate the burette reading at least to its nearest 0,05 ml.
An illuminated magnetic stirrer plate may aid visualization of the endpoint.
Alternatively, titrate the contents of the conical flask (9.2.2) with the hydrochloric acid (5.7) using a properly
calibrated automatic titrator provided with a pH-meter (6.11). The pH endpoint of the titration is reached at pH 4,6,
being the steepest point in the titration curve (inflection point). Read on the automatic titrator the amount of titrant
used.
NOTE 1 The first trace of pink is observed between pH 4,6 and 4,3 for the indicator system and 4 % boric acid solution
specified in this method. In practice the rate of change of pH as a function of added 0,1 mol/l HCl is very fast within this range of
pH. It takes about 0,05 ml of 0,1 mol/l HCl to change the pH by 0,3 units in the range of pH from 4,6 to 4,3 in this system.
NOTE 2 The within- and between-laboratory performance statistics for this method were determined using a colour endpoint
titration. Comparing the final test results, including those for their blank tests, obtained with a pH 4,6 endpoint with those of a
colour endpoint titration showed that, statistically, no significant difference was demonstrable between them.
9.3 Blank test
Always titrate blanks with the same hydrochloric acid (5.7) and burette (6.5) or automatic titrator provided with a
pH-meter (6.11) as used for the test portions. Carry out a blank test following the procedure described in 9.1 to
9.2.3. Replace the test portion wi
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