Kombucha ERP

AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods - Report on the Ethanol in Kombucha Expert Review Panel

Kombucha

Mirzoian) 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion passed.

KOM-06

The ERP agreed that the following must be addressed prior to a resubmission of this method: • RSD iR value obtained is closer to RSD R requirement of 6% and higher than RSDr requirements of <4%. • No information on accuracy of method using reference materials. • Data about demonstration of the method selectivity, no interference from kombucha components • Provide clarity to the method as per reviews • Reaction time data demonstrating the method’s required reaction time to be included in the SLV • System suitability requirement to be defined • Stability of the kit The ERP voted to adopt this method for First Action OMA Status.

Submitted by: Ruth Ivory, Megazyme Primary Reviewer: Bhandari Secondary Reviewer: Ebersole

Enzytec™ Liquid Ethanol

MOTION to move this method to First Action OMA Status. (Joseph / Mirzoian) 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. MOTION to accept the Final Action Requirements for KOM—07 as presented (Joseph / Crum)

Submitted by: Patricia Meinhadrt, R-Biopharm Primary Reviewer: Joseph Secondary Reviewer: Mirzoian

Final Action requirements:

KOM-07

• The method should clearly state the potential interferants as demonstrated in the SLV. • The units of measurement should be in % ABV.

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