with the portable spectrophotometer
(Konica-Minolta CM2600d)
(TA plus, Lloyd Instruments)
The laboratory deals with analyzing foods, fodder, feeds, seeds obtained or used in the experimental reseach.
Analysis carried out by the laboratory:
- Determination of dry matter and residual moisture
- Determination of ashes
- Determination of raw protein (Nx6.25, Kjeldahl method)
- Determination of row fat toward x solvent extraction (Soxhlet method)
- Determination of raw fiber and nitrogen fractions (Fiber Weende and Van Soest)
- Determination of starch (polarimetric method)
- Determination of pH
- Determination of color and colorimetric spectrum (CIE / L * a * b *)
- Rheological measurements (Texture Profile Analysis)
- Measures of WHC (Water Holding Capacity)
- NIR (Near Infrared Reflectance)