Modern extraction process for food analysis
Food sample preparation often involves:
- Time-consuming and multi-step extraction methods
- Matrix-dependent procedures requiring method adjustments
- High solvent consumption and operating costs
- Limited productivity due to long extraction cycles
- Complex workflows involving multiple techniques and instruments
Faster total fat determination
Combined hydrolysis and extraction.
Simplified workflow
One method for different food matrices without re-optimization.
Safe operation
Closed-vessel system reduces operator exposure to reagents.
Reliable results
Controlled conditions ensure consistent performance across samples.
Beyond total fat analysis
Expand to FAMEs, MOAH/MOSH, and organic contaminants.
Combined hydrolysis and extraction.
Simplified workflow
One method for different food matrices without re-optimization.
Safe operation
Closed-vessel system reduces operator exposure to reagents.
Reliable results
Controlled conditions ensure consistent performance across samples.
Beyond total fat analysis
Expand to FAMEs, MOAH/MOSH, and organic contaminants.
Questions?
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Success story
At Eurofins Scientific in Nantes, France, the lab needs to reduce analysis time on over 200 samples per day to produce results faster for their clients. -
Success story
De Heus Animal Nutrition invested in ETHOS X microwave extraction systems to performs total fat determination on several feed samples in a fraction of the time with reduced solvent usage and disposal. -
Application Report
Download our valuable resources for Total Fat, Crude Fat and Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) determinations.
The ETHOS X and ETHOS X LEAN platforms apply
microwave heating and closed-vessel technology for
total fat determination, enabling a modern approach
to food sample preparation. Hydrolysis and extraction
are performed in a single step, significantly simplifying
the overall process.
Unlike traditional methods, which require multiple
steps and matrix-dependent procedures, the ETHOS
platforms use a single approach applicable to a wide
range of food and feed samples. This reduces method
development, minimizes operator intervention, and
ensures consistent performance across different
matrices.
Samples and reagents are placed directly into the
closed vessels, where microwave heating and
controlled conditions enable efficient hydrolysis and
extraction. The process is automatically managed,
ensuring reproducible results while reducing handling
steps and overall analysis time.
1 - Weighing step on the hydrolysis/ extraction vessel
2 - Hydrolysis/Extraction step
3 - Data processing
Compared to traditional techniques such as Soxhlet and automated extraction systems, microwave-assisted
extraction signifi cantly reduces analysis time. Hydrolysis and extraction are combined into a single step, enabling
laboratories to process multiple samples in a shorter time and improve overall turnaround.
The ETHOS X and ETHOS X LEAN platforms enable simultaneous processing of multiple samples in a single
run, supporting effi cient laboratory operations. This approach increases daily sample throughput while reducing
operator intervention and manual handling steps.
The use of closed-vessel technology reduces reagent and solvent consumption compared to conventional methods.
Lower solvent usage, combined with shorter processing times and simplifi ed workflows, contributes to a reduced
cost per sample and more sustainable laboratory operations.
The accuracy of the extraction process is confi rmed by results obtained on certified reference materials, demonstrating
excellent agreement with reference values across different food matrices.
Total fat determination on several CRMs and Quality control materials
BEYOND TOTAL FAT DETERMINATION
FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS (FAMES)
The ETHOS X platforms enable direct extraction and derivatization of fatty acids within a single workflow, eliminating
separate preparation steps. This approach simplifi es fatty acid profi ling, reduces analysis time, and improves
reproducibility compared to traditional multi-step procedures.
MINERAL OIL HYDROCARBONS (MOAH & MOSH)
Microwave-assisted extraction supports the simultaneous saponifi cation and extraction of mineral oil hydrocarbons
from complex food matrices. The controlled conditions reduce sample preparation time and improve repeatability,
simplifying a typically labor-intensive and multi-step workflow, reducing preparation time from several hours to less
than one hour.
ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS (PAHS, DIOXINS, PCBS)
The ETHOS X platforms enable effi cient extraction of
organic contaminants using closed-vessel microwave
technology. Compared to conventional techniques such
as Soxhlet or pressurized liquid extraction, this approach
reduces solvent consumption and extraction time while
maintaining comparable recovery and reproducibility,
signifi cantly faster than Soxhlet and PLE methods.
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Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Milestone™ SpA
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498
Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 - 24010 Sorisole (BG) - Italy
Phone: +39 035.573857 | Fax: +39 035.575498