1.17046
Free Fatty Acids
colorimetric, MQuant®
Synonym(s):
Free Fatty Acids chemical test strips
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description
semi-quantitative
Quality Level
product line
MQuant®
form
solid
analyte chemical class(es)
free fatty acids
greener alternative product characteristics
Waste Prevention
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detection method
colorimetric
greener alternative category
storage temp.
15-25°C
General description
Method: Colorimetric with test strips, 0.5 - 1 - 2 - 3 mg/g KOH, MQuant®
Deep-frying causes oils and fats to decompose over time. One of the major by-products of decomposition is free fatty acids. When these acids exceed an acceptable treshold, they affect the quality of fried food. With MQuant® Free Fatty Acids, it is easily possible to monitor the quality of deep-frying oil. Free fatty acids present in an oil or fat sample react with a pH indicator, the color of which changes depending on the concentration of the free fatty acids. The concentration of the free fatty acids is measured semi-quantitatively by visual comparison of the reaction zone of the test strip with the fields of a color scale.
Design for sustainability benefits:
We continue to demonstrate our commitment to our planet and a sustainable future by exploring ways to improve existing products in our portfolio. We have recently reviewed the current line of MQuant® test strips to identify key opportunities to minimize impact without compromising on the product performance.
This product has benefited from:
- Test strip with reduction
- Recycled aluminum tube
- Digital instruction leaflet
Learn more about the initiative: Small Changes to Test Strips for Big Impact.
We continue to demonstrate our commitment to our planet and a sustainable future by exploring ways to improve existing products in our portfolio. We have recently reviewed the current line of MQuant® test strips to identify key opportunities to minimize impact without compromising on the product performance. This product has benefited from:
Deep-frying causes oils and fats to decompose over time. One of the major by-products of decomposition is free fatty acids. When these acids exceed an acceptable treshold, they affect the quality of fried food. With MQuant® Free Fatty Acids, it is easily possible to monitor the quality of deep-frying oil. Free fatty acids present in an oil or fat sample react with a pH indicator, the color of which changes depending on the concentration of the free fatty acids. The concentration of the free fatty acids is measured semi-quantitatively by visual comparison of the reaction zone of the test strip with the fields of a color scale.
Application
- Influence of oleogel composition on lipid digestibility and beta-carotene bioaccessibility during in vitro digestion.: This study examines how different oleogel formulations affect the digestibility of lipids and the bioaccessibility of beta-carotene during digestion, which is relevant for food chemistry and nutrition, particularly focusing on the behavior of free fatty acids within these matrices (Ramezani M et al., 2024).
- A new chemical derivatization reagent sulfonyl piperazinyl for the quantification of fatty acids using LC-MS/MS.: This article introduces a new reagent for enhancing the detection and quantification of fatty acids in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, important for analytical chemistry applications focusing on the accurate measurement of free fatty acids in various samples (Li S et al., 2024).
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
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