Government Chemist Completes Study into Methods for the Determination of Folate in Food

The Laboratory of the Government Chemist has carried out a study to determine the effects of different extraction techniques on the apparent content of folate in foods. Alpha-amylase, protease and folyl deconjugases were evaluated. A trienzyme extraction was found to give the highest apparent folate content.

The full paper is being submitted for publication. An abstract can be obtained from the Government Chemist Website at the following URL :-
http://www.governmentchemist.org.uk/NewsArticle.aspx?elementId=487.