Total fat determination: A comparison study of conventional methods and microwave-assisted extraction with ETHOS X
1 Sept 2026This application note compares conventional total fat determination methods with the microwave-assisted hydrolysis and extraction workflow enabled by the ETHOS™ X platform. Learn how the system delivers accurate and reproducible total fat measurements across a variety of food matrices, including dairy, meat, confectionery, spices and ready-to-eat products. Discover how simultaneous hydrolysis and extraction can reduce analysis time, simplify workflows, lower solvent consumption, and increase laboratory throughput while producing results comparable to established reference methods.
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