Analyte Definitions
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Descriptions of the analytes:
lutein (cis + trans),
ɴ-carotene (cis + trans), ɲ-carotene, lycopene
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Rationale:
Carotenoids are currently added to
infant formula and adult nutritionals.
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Implications:
Quantify cis/trans isomers for
nutritional implications, quantify total to meet
regulatory requirements
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Specific Performance Claims
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Analytical ranges:
Updated
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Lutein
1-1300
1-800
ʅŐͬϭϬϬ g
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ɴ-Carotene
1-1300
1-1300 ʅŐͬϭϬϬ g
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ɲ-Carotene
1-1300
1-50
ʅŐͬϭϬϬ Ő
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Lycopene
1-1300
1-50
ʅŐͬϭϬϬ Ő
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LOD:
not specified
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LOQ:
чϭ ʅŐͬϭϬϬ g reconstituted final product
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