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ANTH-002
Question
Answer
General
AOAC Method Number:
ANTH-002
Method Title:
Total Monomeric Anthocyanins By HPLC
Method Author(s):
Artemis International, Inc.
Reviewer Name:
Aniko Solyom
Summary of Method
Quantitative method for the measurement of total
anthocyanin content.
Method Scope / Applicability:
The method is applicable for the determination of total
anthocyanin content in standardized elderberry,
chokeberry and bilberry extracts.
General Comments About the
Method:
The method is not an authentication method as
described in the SMPR.
Method Clarity
It is a clearly written SOP for the measurement of total
anthocyanin content.
Pros/Strengths
Cons/Weaknesses
Doesn't satisfy any of the requirements stated in the
SMPR.
Supporting Data
General Comments
Method Optimization
None
Performance Characteristics
Analytical Range:
Standard calibration curve: 18 to 180 mg/L cyanidin-3-
chloride
LOQ:
Not stated.
Accuracy/Recovery
Not stated.
Precision (RSDr)
Not stated.
Reproducibility (RSDR)
Not stated.