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Reference methods guide: Using proximate analysis as the basis for NIR calibrations

BUCHI
16 Jul 2023

In this application note, BUCHI provides a helpful guide on protein and fat determination, a topic of critical commercial concern to food and pet food manufacturing companies to ensure their products abide by the appropriate laws and legal declaration requirements. Official reference methods are discussed, along with their use in creating near-infrared (NIR) calibrations that can streamline production processes and ultimately cut costs in food and pet food industries.

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