BS EN ISO 7208:2008

## BS EN ISO 7208:2008: The Essential Food Technology Standard### Comprehensive Guidance for the Food IndustryBS EN ISO 7208:2008, titled 'Food technology - Determination of the nitrogen content and calculation of the crude protein content - Kjeldahl method and routine method', is an essential standard for food manufacturers, processors, and quality control professionals. This British Standard, which is identical to ISO 7208:2008, provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for accurately determining the nitrogen content and calculating the crude protein content in food products using the Kjeldahl method.### Ensure Compliance and Product QualityCompliance with BS EN ISO 7208:2008 is crucial for food businesses to:- Accurately measure and report the protein content of their products- Maintain consistent quality and meet regulatory requirements- Facilitate international trade through harmonized testing methodsBy adhering to the procedures outlined in this standard, food companies can ensure the reliability and reproducibility of their protein content analysis, enabling them to make informed decisions, optimize formulations, and provide accurate nutritional information to consumers.### Detailed Technical SpecificationsBS EN ISO 7208:2008 covers the following key aspects of protein content determination:- **Principle**: Describes the Kjeldahl method for determining the nitrogen content, which involves sample digestion, distillation, and titration.- **Reagents and apparatus**: Specifies the required chemicals, glassware, and equipment for conducting the analysis.- **Procedure**: Outlines the step-by-step process for sample preparation, digestion, distillation, and titration.- **Calculation and expression of results**: Provides the formulas for calculating the nitrogen and crude protein content.- **Precision**: Defines the repeatability and reproducibility of the test method.- **Test report**: Specifies the information that must be included in the final test report.### Ensure Accurate and Reliable ResultsBy following the detailed technical specifications in BS EN ISO 7208:2008, food manufacturers and laboratories can:- Obtain accurate and reproducible results for protein content analysis- Comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards- Facilitate international trade and product comparisons- Optimize product formulations and quality control processes### Obtain the Official Standard TodayTo ensure your food business is operating in compliance with the latest industry standards, purchase the official hardcopy or PDF version of BS EN ISO 7208:2008 from the British Standards Institution (BSI) today.