Nitrate and nitrite in food
Determination of nitrate and nitrite content of food with a spectrophotometric method.
Nitrates and nitrites can be present in food either naturally or as added ingredients. Commission Regulation (EU) No 2023/915 sets maximum levels for nitrates in many edible plants, such as spinach, arugula, and iceberg lettuce.
Furthermore, Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 sets maximum levels for nitrates and nitrites that have been added to various food products where use is authorized.
More information about the method:
Spectrophotometry- Suitable sample matrices
- Food
- Required sample quantity
- 100 g
- Typical turnaround time
- 2 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 1 mg/kg per parameter
- Available quality systems
- Accredited test method
- Device types
- Method expert
Food, feed and supplements
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