Protein testing labs are under increasing pressure to deliver fast, accurate results while handling growing sample volumes. Manual processes, instrument downtime, and data management challenges often create bottlenecks that slow productivity and increase costs....
This holiday season, as Americans gather for the traditional Thanksgiving feast, one dish sure to be on the table at many gatherings is a roasted turkey. The National Turkey Federation estimates that 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving day alone. But...
Dumas Combustion Method as a Replacement for Kjeldahl – Examples for Non-Protein Nitrogen and Non-Casein Nitrogen Determination As outlined in our previous blog post, the Kjeldahl method of protein determination is being replaced by the Dumas combustion method due to...
If you were asked to think about the most protein-rich foods, what would come to mind? Some kinds of meat, perhaps? Legumes, maybe? Undoubtedly, a few dairy products would probably cross your mind. Most dairy products are high in protein content, making them a popular...
Dumas Combustion Method as Replacement for Kjeldahl—Examples from Milk Analysis We are introducing a short series of blog posts to explore the benefits of the Dumas method of protein determination with a focus on milk and milk products. This blog post will address...
While some companies still rely on the traditional Kjeldahl method for protein determination, the Dumas method is rapidly climbing in popularity, thanks to instruments like LECO’s FP928. In a recent article published by B&L MedienGesellschaft’s e-magazine,...
When determining total nitrogen (or protein) of a sample using LECO’s FP828, it is crucial to select the right sample container for the job. Several key considerations must be taken into account, like the sample mass capacities of the container, compatibility of the...
