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Title: Novel determination of protein, fat, and lactose of milk by liquid scintillation counter

Journal Article · · J. Dairy Sci.; (United States)

A method for routine determination of protein, fat, and lactose contents of milk is based on the ability of a scintillation counter to measure coloration or opalescence through attenuation of photons emitted from sealed miniature carbon-14 and hydrogen-3 radioactive standards. A series of simplified and accurate analytical procedures enable full advantage to be taken of the automatic facilities on the modern liquid scintillation counter. The methods provide several advantages over existing procedures. Accuracy of quantification was high as assessed by comparing the results with those derived by recommended Kjeldahl, Gerber, and colorimetric procedures for protein, fat, and lactose determinations, respectively.

Research Organization:
Hannah Research Inst., Ayr, Scotland
OSTI ID:
5394235
Journal Information:
J. Dairy Sci.; (United States), Vol. 64:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English