Vitamin analysis for the health and food sciences

hardback  544 pages  ISBN 0849326680      £85.00

Vitamin analysis for the health and food sciences reviews major advances in vitamin assay methodology, explaining the research that has led to all the latest methods. Internationally accepted regulatory and handbook methods are also covered, enabling the reader to select established methods while knowing their advantages and limitations. Method deficiencies are addressed where they exist, allowing the vitamins analyst to avoid pitfalls, and important practical information about stability characteristics is provided. Discussion emphasises practical aspects of vitamin analysis gained from the author's experience in the laboratory, making this book a valuable resource for students and professionals alike who need an understanding of our current capability to assay fat- and water-soluble vitamins.

Contents:

Part 1 Fat-soluble vitamins:

• Vitamin A and carotenoidsVitamin D
• Vitamin E;
• Vitamin K
• Multi-analyte methods for fat-soluble vitamins.

• Ascorbic Acid
• Thiamin
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Vitamin B-6
• Folate
• Vitamin B-12
• Biotin
• Pantothenic acid