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ISBT HFS Quality Manual PDF
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AKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION
Quality Guidelines for High Fructose Syrup 42 and 55 and their associated Analytical
Procedures were developed by a committee comprised of representatives from both the
Beverage industry and the High Fructose Syrup (HFS) industry.
These voluntary guidelines are also intended to provide assistance to domestic and
international HFS suppliers and users in achieving compliance with certain aspects of
applicable regulatory standards such as Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), United States
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
Affirmation 21CFR 184.1866, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as some
local governmental requirements.
All manufacturers of beverages that use HFS are encouraged to use syrups that
conform to these guidelines. The use of HFS based on these voluntary guidelines will
assist all beverage manufactures in the production of uniform quality beverages.
The International Society of Beverage Technologists does not warrant the efficacy,
accuracy or completeness of these guidelines.
AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The ISBT would like to thank the members from the following companies who
participated in the HFS subcommittee and contributed to the publication of the ISBT
HFS Quality Guidelines.
High fructose syrups are water-white to light yellow, somewhat viscous liquids that
darken at high temperatures. They are miscible in all proportions with water.
High fructose syrups must be manufactured, processed, packaged, and stored under
sanitary conditions appropriate to food products; and in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
The analytical guidelines for High Fructose Syrups are contained on the following page.
Rationale Definitions
Other Considerations
In addition to the standards listed above several other areas are being assessed
and debated throughout the world. As new scientific information, test methods,
and regulations become available; standards, procedures and/or test methods
related to these considerations may be required. Until these get incorporated into
ISBT or other publicly accessed references, they will continue to be addressed
independently within the respective end user and manufacturers organizations.
Some areas of interest include:
Silica
Under acidic conditions silicates liberate silicilic acid which, although initially
dispersed colloidally in the beverage, will be converted to silicon dioxide and
precipitated. This precipitate can appear as fine sediment in clear beverages,
forming a "tornado" effect on swirling the beverage bottle.
While there are many yeast and molds capable of spoiling non-CSD’s, heat
resistant molds (HRM’s) are the main spoilage organisms of concern because
many of these beverages are thermally processed/hot filled at 180ºF (82ºC).
Common organisms include Byssochlamys fulva, Byssochlamys nivea,
Neosartorya fischerii and Talaromyces flavus. Others such as Paecilomyces and
Eupenicillium can be heat resistant but are not commonly associated with heat
resistant type spoilage. Labs testing sugars for HRM’s need to be versed in mold
identification. These molds are airborne and common, especially in warm
climates. They may also be introduced to juice processing facilities and
equipment via contaminated fruit, concentrates or bases. They have adapted to
surviving chemicals and environmental conditions that other fungi cannot. They
have a higher osmotic pressure tolerance, which allows them to thrive in sucrose
and other sugars and syrups when moisture is introduced (condensate). HRM’s
have been isolated from tanks, tank filters, gaskets, corroded pipes, and delivery
pipes. Special attention must be paid to preventing heat resistant mold growth in
liquid sweetener systems. In warm and tropical climates, it is particularly
important to focus on the production facility environment. Understanding the
sources of HRM and how to identify and control them will prevent spoilage of
non-carbonated beverages with these organisms.
Although no limits are put forth herein for beverages, for reference the Food
Processors Association (FPA, formerly known as NFPA) has published
standards for spore-formers in canned foods and these are as follows
Total thermophilic spore counts: average of not more than 125 spores per 10
gram sample.
Flat sour spore count: average of not more than 50 spores per 10 gram sample.
Methods for testing for these types of organisms are available in the
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 4th
edition, chapters 21, 25 - 27.
Other potential issues could be raised in the future and they will be addressed as
appropriate. High Fructose Syrup should meet the guidelines recommended by
ISBT and comply with any other requirements defined by local food regulations,
consistent with its intended use. High fructose syrups must be manufactured,
processed, packaged, and stored under sanitary conditions appropriate to food
products; and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
APPENDIX VI
What is a sanitizer?
A sanitizer is an EPA registered chemical that when diluted, in accordance with
the label directions will reduce the microbiological contamination on the surface
to a generally accepted level (99.999% a 5 log reduction) in 30 seconds. The
sanitizer used most commonly in tanker truck sanitation is Sodium Hypochlorite
(Chlorine).
Important Note (FDA and chlorine sanitizers): The food industry most often uses
sanitizing procedures. Regardless of the product, the sanitizing solution must be tested to
verify that the desired concentration is consistently present. Too little sanitizer, of course,
can result in unacceptable efficacy, while too much sanitizer can yield residues that do
not meet standards (FDA Code of Federal Regulations 21CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing
Solutions. “Sanitizing solutions may be safely used on food-processing equipment and
utensils, and on other food contact articles as specified in this section within the following
prescribed conditions: a) Such sanitizing solution are used, followed by adequate
draining before contact with food, b) The solutions consist of one of the following, to
which may be added components generally recognized as safe and components which
are permitted by prior sanction or approval (1) An aqueous solution containing potassium,
sodium, or calcium hypochlorite, with or without the bromides of potassium, sodium or
calcium. (c)(1) Solutions identified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section will provide not more
than 200 parts per million of available halogen determined as available chlorine.”
Prepare fresh chlorine solutions at the start of your shift and verify the
correct concentration using test papers or drop test kit.
Do not use HOT water to make up the solution.
Do not use scented chlorine sanitizers.
Test the solution strength using an appropriate test kit or test papers.
Chlorine test strips will vary in the amount of chlorine detected. To obtain
an accurate measurement of residual chlorine select a test strip in the 0-
1000ppm range with 25-50 (or smaller) ppm increments. You can contact
your chemical supplier if you need help in sourcing the proper testing
equipment along with instructions on proper use.
The strength of your chlorine solution will decrease over time. If the
solution strength falls below 50 ppm or is visibly soiled dump the solution
and start over with a fresh solution.
Label your chlorine solution holding sinks, buckets and spray bottles
clearly as “Chlorine Sanitizer Only”
Keep your chlorine solution containers covered to minimize contamination
and loss of chlorine to the atmosphere.
Safety:
It is important to use personal protective equipment when diluting and using any
sanitizer. Minimum equipment would include safety glasses and protective
gloves. Additional equipment may be requires based on the application method.
Consult with the chemical supplier to obtain MSDS information and instructions
for safe use. Consult with your site Safety Manager for proper personal
protective equipment.
Disposal:
If the HFS raw material is derived from an allergen source (wheat), a Type 4
wash is required. Refer to Vessel Wash Guidelines for details of the wash
requirements needed.
3. The ingredient must leave no odor in the vessel after it has been washed as
described in the “Wash Station Guidelines for Liquid Sweetener Transport
Vessels”
4. Chemical and sensory data should be assembled to support the idea that if
any minute residue of this ingredient were left in the vessel after washing
according to the requirements described in the “Wash Station Guidelines for
Liquid Sweetener Transport Vessels” such residue would have no impact on
the performance, sensory quality or labeling of a beverage.
Proposals to the ISBT to amend current guidelines for generally accepted prior
commodities should be made in writing to the Executive Director of the ISBT and the
Chair of the Sweetener Committee. The members of the sweetener guidelines
subcommittee of the ISBT shall review the proposal against the established
considerations and determine if any additional requirements need to be met.
In general, the methods by which the subcommittee will determine whether the
standards have been met will be the application of the appropriate sensory and
chemical tests to the wash water and container after the wash has been
completed. Such tests shall be repeated to provide statistical validity and use
recognized testing methodologies (such as AOAC) appropriate for the given
ingredient. It is recommended that petitioners prepare this information for the
ISBT in advance.
I. Storage Tanks
Tank Sizing
Liquid sweetener storage tanks are typically sized a minimum of 1.5 times larger
than delivered loads to ensure sufficient inventory. For example, based on a
typical tank truck or container capacity of 50,000 pounds (22,700 kilograms) or
4,400 US gallons (16.7 cubic meters or 16,632 liters) , the minimum storage tank
capacity suitable for truck deliveries is recommended to be 75,000 lbs ((34,000
kilograms) or 6600 US gallons (25.0 cubic meters or 24,984 liters).
The need for additional storage capacity will depend upon production rates and
volumes, delivery scheduling, and length of time between order placement and
actual delivery.
General Construction
Horizontal and vertical tanks are recommended. The choice of which to use will
depend on the available space in the facility. Tanks with sloped bottoms will
provide the drainage that is required. The syrup inlet pipe may be located on the
top or side of the tank. A bottom inlet is not recommended.
Stainless steel tanks must be equipped with standard flanged heads; horizontal
tanks should have dished heads. All corners must have a minimum ½-inch
radius, tank finish should be 2B or No. 4, and all interior welds ground smooth
and polished, with no snag finish or pits. Tanks should be passivated, inspected
and cleaned prior to being put into service.
Tank Materials
Stainless steel (304L or 316) tanks are recommended and preferred for high
fructose syrups and other liquid sweeteners. Mild steel coated with a food grade
epoxy liner that can withstand high temperature (180 F or greater) and are pH
resistant can also be used. Recommended liners include but are not limited to
the following: Champion 466 FDA, Plascite 9133, Plascite 7133, Plascite
7133HS, and LCC 25H, and Devchem 755 and Amercoat 428PC. If lined tanks
are used it recommended that the lining be inspected periodically to ensure
proper condition.
Carbon steel, aluminum, 304 Stainless Steel and fiberglass lined storage tanks
are not recommended for storage of HFS. Carbon steel may release iron into the
product. Aluminum tanks may cause oxidation at the interface level of syrup
headspace by galvanic action. HFS may cause 304 Stainless Steel to pit. There
may be a leaching of curing solvents from fiberglass tanks into the product.
A. A filtered, forced air blower system. The filtered, forced air passes through
the tank headspace, removes moisture, and thus reduces the likelihood of
microbial growth. (A UV light treatment system for the forced air is optional.)
1. The blower must be sized to keep the storage tank headspace dry
without removing moisture from the syrup, causing syrup to ‘dry out’. Air
flow should be sufficient to prevent condensation in tanks. Airflow of 60
cfm (150-200 m3/hour or 4-5 times the tank volume/hour) is also
suggested. For most storage tanks, this is equivalent to four tank
volumes of air exchanged per hour.
2. The air filter must be a HEPA-type and 99% efficient at 0.3 micron. The
HEPA filter life can be extended by protecting it with a larger micron
pre-filter. Filters are installed after UV lights (if being used) to protect
from broken glass if a bulb is broken.
3. The tank must be equipped with an air discharge vent, covered by a wire
mesh filter. A ribbon may be attached as an airflow indicator, although,
ideally, an air flow monitoring system will ensure that the unit is
functioning properly.
B. An in-swing man-way or flanged man-way on the side for clean out and
inspection. If a vertical tank is used, installation of a top man-way will
facilitate inspection of the tank headspace.
C. A temperature probe located near the bottom of the tank and inserted at least
six inches (15 cm) into the interior of the tank for internal temperature
reading.
Recirculation capability will aid with even temperature distribution and help to
prevent crystallization.
Stainless steel (304L or 316) is the recommended piping material for high
fructose syrups. Stainless piping should be heli-arc welded, purged and polished,
or joined by sanitary in-line clamp gaskets (tri-clover clamp type).
Carbon steel, fiberglass, galvanized, plastic, and PVC (CPVC) pipes are not
recommended for liquid sweeteners.
Piping
Piping should be separated for each sweetener type in use. Piping should be
designed to eliminate dead legs (ends). Sanitary butterfly or ball valves should be
used to provide positive cut-off where needed. A drain valve, or other provision to
empty the tank, should be included at the lowest elevation of the line to facilitate
system cleaning and sanitation. Tank inlet piping must be large enough to
accommodate desired flow rates for filling.
The tank discharge piping must be large enough to accommodate process demand
and to maintain adequate flow to the pump to avoid cavitation. The piping must also
be sized to account for temperature, viscosity, pipe length, elbows, and flow meters.
See Section VIII for Technical information of the physical properties of HFS.
In order to remove any possible debris or foreign material, the installation of an in-line
filter prior to the storage tank is recommended.
A piping design that eliminates all dead spaces is recommended. A drain valve
assists in sanitation of the piping system.
1. All lines from the receiving port through the meter to the syrup tanks must be
heat traced and insulated. Electric heat tape is recommended, but hot water or
steam tracing can also be used. The heat tracing must be thermostatically
controlled at the recommended storage temperature with separate zones for
each area where the temperature conditions may vary.
a. Using the correct type of electric heat tape is essential for proper heat
transfer, as well as for the safety of the pipe and insulation
c. Typically, two feet (61 cm) of cable is needed for every foot (30.5 cm) of
piping to be heated. 10-watt heat tape is the most efficient type.
d. In those systems where CIP is used, electric heat tape will be subjected to
temperatures of 180 to 195°F (82 – 90C).
2. All heating systems should be limited in capacity to avoid overheating the syrup
in case of thermostat failure.
Storage tank temperature control systems are designed and installed to maintain
proper storage temperature. Temperature control systems should not be designed to
heat the product, since this could result in discolored or burnt syrups.
a. Jacketing around the base of the tank with hot water at 110°F (43C) from a
hot water heater may be used. Steam is not recommended, as inadequate
control will result in heat abuse and sweetener discoloration.
b. Electric heating pads may be placed directly along the base of the tank and
are thermostatically controlled. Pad temperatures should not exceed 110°F
(43C). An automatic emergency cut-off switch should be in place to prevent
heating elements from exceeding 120°F (49C).
NOTE: If heating jackets or pads are used, it is important that the syrup level
of the tank be maintained above the heating elements to prevent syrup
burning on the tank wall.
c. Bottom heating of the tank (horizontal or vertical) may also be used. In these
systems, the base of the tank is elevated to create a void for heating the air
space. This space is usually heated by steam coils or electric heaters. Indirect
heating should be applied within the bottom quarter of a vertical tank and
along the base of a horizontal tank.
If dextrose crystallization occurs, proper heating will solubilize the crystals. Agitation
or mixing of the sweetener through a mechanical recycle system will shorten the time
required to solubilize the dextrose crystals. Oil-free filtered air can also be used in a
properly maintained system.
For products that may crystallize, consideration should be given to using the product
pump to re-circulate syrup within the tank. If crystallization occurs, a re-circulation line
aids the rapid distribution of hot syrup evenly throughout the tank and helps reduce
color development. The re-circulation line should enter the bottom of the tank to
minimize air entrainment and foam development.
Since bulk trucks may be equipped with their own pumps a syrup-receiving pump
may not needed when receiving product by bulk truck delivery. HFS may be
transferred from a railcar to the storage tank by pressurizing the railcar using purified,
filtered food grade compressed air. Proper handling requirements must be followed
with using compressed air to off-load rail cars. Large slugs of air applied to the
storage tank can cause the tank to become pressurized. The following guidelines are
to be followed when using pumps to transfer HFS.
3. Pump size is determined by the required flow rate (gallons or liters per
minute), the piping configuration, the number of use points, and the viscosity of
the sweetener. The pump manufacturer should be consulted for the proper
sizing of equipment. Refer to Section VIII for the physical properties of HFS.
7. Heat tracing and insulation are recommended for pumps that may be exposed
to temperatures below 70°F (21C). Refer to Section IV for heat tracing
requirements.
Meters
1. Displacement, coriolus (mass flow meter), and mag meters may be used to gauge
the amount of liquid sweetener transferred. Since high fructose syrups have very
low conductivity values, proper meter selection is crucial to ensure accurate
metering. When using coriolus (mass flow) meters care must be taken to maintain
a full pipeline of material. Also, meters are subject to inaccuracies if there is
entrained air or air pockets. Equipment manufacturers should be consulted on the
meter best suited for a particular application. Refer to Section VIII for conductivity
information.
2. The pump and piping system of the syrup tank should be equipped with an
automatic cutoff (auto-stop).
3. The meter should be equipped with micro switches for pump starting and
stopping, and should have a two-stage start/stop to prevent hammering in the
pipes.
A separate receiving port should be used for each sweetener. It is recommended that
each receiving port be clearly identified with a permanent placard. Receiving ports,
manways and all access points to the tank must be secured with cable seals or
padlocks.
Receiving ports and fittings should be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. If
sanitizers are permitted, sanitize the receiving port and fittings with a sanitizer
approved for food contact surfaces. A sodium hypochlorite solution measured as 100
- 200 ppm free chlorine (the sodium hypochlorite solution must be approved for food
contact surfaces and be unscented) is recommended.
All fittings and hose ends should be stored off the ground. Hoses should be kept
capped and sealed to prevent foreign material contamination For bulk deliveries, the
customer typically provides a 3 inch male cam lock fitting to accommodate the 3 inch
cam lock female fitting. Equipment requirements should be coordinated with
customer, supplier and carrier.
In order to receive bulk railcar deliveries, a railcar adapter flange or cam lock fitting is
needed. This flange or fitting reduces the pipe size from 6 inches to 3 to 4 inches. A 3
to 4-inch brewer style (food grade) hose with a cam lock fitting is used to connect to
the flange and to deliver sweetener to the storage tank.
In line receiving filters or strainers should be inspected after every load for debris,
build up, or damage. Filters or strainers must be cleaned or changed if needed.
Daily
1. Verify air flow from exhaust filters to verify that the tank air systems are working
properly.
Monthly
2. Monitor product for bacteria, yeast and mold from a sanitary sampling port.
Results must meet ISBT microbiological guidelines.
Quarterly
Every 6 months
1. If UV bulbs are present, unplug the UV unit and change the bulbs. This will
maintain maximum efficiency within the unit. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance and safety protocol.
2. (Optional, if entry to the tank permits). Take a swab sample of the upper tank
wall and test for yeast and mold. This should not be an issue if the UV unit,
filters and forced air blower are working properly.
The storage tank should only be opened for inspection, if necessary, to confirm the
presence of foreign material, product crystals, or microbial condition. If the tank
needs to be inspected and cleaned the following guidelines should be used.
Drain the storage tank to a level that allows for easy inspection of the entire tank,
including the floor. Inspect the inside of the tank for surface integrity and cleanliness.
Closely examine the roof and upper walls of the tank for any mold growth. This
should not occur if the forced air blower is working properly. If the tank is lined,
inspect the lining for chips, tears, holes, or rust. If repairs are necessary, contact an
appropriate tank lining contractor. Acceptable tank liners can be found in Section I.
If cleaning is necessary, follow instructions in the next section. If the tank appears to
be clean and free of foreign material, it is not necessary to clean it. Introducing water
into the tank may increase the likelihood of microbial growth.
Tank Cleaning
1. If cleaning is necessary, simply flush the tank and all lines with 180°F (82C)
water until all traces of foreign material are removed. Cleaning compounds are not
necessary. The tank headspace should be sufficiently dried before putting it back
into service. Use the forced air blower and the tank’s indirect heating source to
assist with the drying process. Flush syrup through the entire line to push out any
residual water. Stop when syrup flow is steady and uninterrupted. You may take a
refractometer reading of the effluent to verify that any water has been removed.
Dispose of syrup that was used to flush out the line. It is necessary to clean and
flush the tank following any welding or sanding work inside the tank.
2. Recalibrate in-line meter or mass flow meter after cleaning, using the
manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
3. Special tank cleaning circumstances should be discussed with your HFS supplier.
Refractometer Solids
ABSTRACT
The index of refraction of a substance is the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to its
velocity in the substance. This, in turn, is dependent on composition, concentration (e.g., dry
substance) and temperature of the substance. When the solids composition and temperature
are known, the index of refraction is a measure of dry substance.
EQUIPMENT
1. Refractometer with a range of indices from 1.32 or lower to 1.53 or higher, accurate to
0.0001 unit. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of the particular instrument.
Standardize using purified water and the test block supplied with the instrument.
2. Water bath. Operate at 20°C or 45°C. It should be sufficient size so that the refractometer
temperature is controlled within ±0.1°C of that prescribed for the bath (Note 1).
3. Light Source: Frosted incandescent bulb.
PROCEDURE
1. Apply sample to the prism face and close prism in minimum time possible (Note 2). Dilute
syrups are best applied with a dropper, while concentrated syrups are handled most
conveniently with a plastic applicator (a glass rod may scratch the refractometer prism)
(Note 3).
2. Read the index, estimating to the nearest 0.0001 unit, as soon as temperature equilibrium
is indicated by constant readings (approximately 3 minutes).
CALCULATIONS
If desired, obtain the percent dry substance of the sample by reference to Appendix II or III as
appropriate.
1. If the refractometer temperature is lower than room temperature, there is a tendency for
the prism to fog, especially at high relative humidity. Also, thick viscous syrups present
difficulties, which are best, overcome at higher temperatures where their viscosities are
sharply decreased.
2. For accurate measurements, particularly with warm samples, speed in application of the
sample and closing the prism is imperative. The process should take no more than 2 - 3
seconds.
3. Syrups must be completely free of all crystalline materials, which may interfere with
accurate refractive index.
Conductivity
ABSTRACT
Passage of an electric current through an electrolyte solution involves the migration of charged
species (i.e. ionized minerals and organic acids). Conductance is the measure of the current
that results from the application of a given electrical force; it is directly dependent upon the
number of charged particles in solution (Note 1).
Conductivity of finished products and process samples is determined by measuring the
conductivity. The method is applicable to samples containing minerals primarily composed of
sodium and chloride ions. The method is applicable to all carbohydrate solutions; particularly
those free of colloidal or particulate matter and can be adjusted to 28 % solids. (Note 2)
EQUIPMENT
Conductivity Meter or Bridge: Equipped with an appropriate conductivity cell or probe, temperature
compensated, (Note 3). Conductivity is read directly and corrected to 20 °C depending on the
manufacturer
REAGENTS
1. Special Distilled Water - Standard laboratory distilled water that has been deionized and carbon
treated to yield a resistance of 18 mega Ohms or better. For best results, the water should be boiled
just prior to use to remove dissolved gases that might contribute to conductivity. Do not allow the
water to set, exposed to the atmosphere, for more than 1-2 hours before use.
2. Potassium Chloride, (KCl) Calibrating Solutions (Note 4) –
0.01 M:
a. Weigh 0.3728 ± 0.0002 g of potassium chloride (KCl), previously dried (Note 5).
b. Transfer to a 500 ml volumetric flask.
c. Dilute with special distilled water to volume and mix well. The specific conductivity of the
resulting solution is 141 µmhos/cm (Note 6).
0.02 M:
a. Weigh 0.7456 ± 0.0002 g of potassium chloride, previously dried (Note 5).
b. Transfer to a 500 ml volumetric flask
c. Dilute with special distilled water to mark and mix well. The specific conductivity of the resulting
solution is 276 µmhos/cm (Note 6).
PROCEDURE
Standardization
1. Rinse the conductivity cell or the analysis vessel to be used with a quantity of standardizing
solution.
2. Discard the rinse solution and fill the vessel to the level specified in the manufacturer's
operating instructions.
3. Attach the cell or insert the probe (Note 7) into the vessel. If necessary, adjust the
temperature compensation control to match the temperature of the solution.
4. Select the correct range and adjust the calibration control to match the specific conductivity
of the calibrating liquid (Note 8).
5. Verify the calibration by determining the conductivity of the second potassium chloride
solution or commercial standard. Values should be ± 2 of the stated value; if not, repeat the
calibration procedure.
Conductivity
Analysis
1. Adjust the sample to 28% solids using special distilled water. If the sample is below 28%
solids, it can be read directly also noting the solids level actually used as is.
2. Rinse the conductivity cell or the analysis vessel with the special distilled water and twice
with the solution to be analyzed.
3. Fill the cell to the level specified by the manufacturer (Note 7) and adjust the temperature
control to correspond with the temperature of the test solution. Select the proper range for
the sample type and measure the conductivity.
4. Conductivity - Record the value obtained from the conductivity meter or bridge as specific
conductivity, µmhos/cm at specified solids level.
NOTES
A
L = K
1
The ratio, A/l, has a fixed and constant value in any given conductivity cell, and is known as
the "cell constant". Its value is seldom determined directly; however, it is evaluated by
measuring the conductance of a (potassium chloride) solution whose Specific Conductance
is reliably known.
2. The scientific community has not reached complete agreement as to the ideal solids
concentration for this measurement however, 28% has been fairly widely adopted as the
most appropriate concentration.
3. Samples measured on instruments without temperature compensation capability must be
analyzed at the exact temperature specified for operation
4. Alternatively, commercial conductivity calibrating solutions are available at modest cost. The
conductivity meter should be standardized with solutions approximating the conductivity of
the samples being tested. Samples with a specific conductivity of less than 50 µmhos/cm
should be determined on a meter that was standardized with a solution no higher than 75
µmhos/cm.
5. Dry reagent grade potassium chloride for 4 hours at 100°C under vacuum or until a constant
weight is attained.
Conductivity
REFERENCES
Guard column: Protect the analytical column described above by inserting a deionizing precolumn
available from chromatographic column manufacturers.
Chromatographic column Heater: A thermostatically controlled metal block heater accommodating two
columns, capable of operating at temperatures up to 95C (±0.5C).
Sample Injector: Use a loop injector having a capacity of 10-50 µL. Rheodyne-type, or equivalent, is
recommended for manual injection, use a precision sampling syringe, 100 µL capacity.
REAGENTS
Solvent: degassed, purified water (See appendix 1) should be filtered through a 0.22 micron membrane
filter prior to use; maintain at approximately 85C.
Carbohydrate Standards: Recommended sugar standards are as follows: fructose; dextrose; maltose
hydrate; maltotriose; acid-converted 42 D.E. corn syrup or a maltodextrin of about 10 D.E. (Note 3). When
applicable, the purity of a given standard sugar should be determined using liquid chromatographic
analysis (Note 4).
Column conditioning:
Install chromatographic and guard columns, begin pumping solvent at 0.1 ml per minute, bring
to operating temperature, increase flow rate to 0.5 ml per minute, and allow to equilibrate for 45
minutes.
Approximate operating conditions: The parameters listed below may be modified, depending on
equipment used.
Instrument Parameters
Compute the integrator response factors for each component using the following equation:
Integrator Response Factor KF = Component ACF
for each component relative to dextrose Dextrose ACF
The KF for DP4+ should be listed as the default value and used to compute higher saccharides.
CALCULATION
When an electronic integrator with calculation capabilities has been used with the appropriate
KF values, the results will be computed automatically (Note 5). List the individual results
obtained for fructose, dextrose, maltose and other DP2. Combine the results obtained for
maltotriose and other DP3 and list the sum as DP3. Sum the remaining results and list the sum
as DP4 +.
When an integrator without calculations capability is used, the chromatographic results may be
calculated as follows:
List the individual areas for fructose (f), dextrose (d), maltose and other DP2 (2), as well as
maltotriose and other DP3 (3). Sum the remaining areas and list the obtained sum as DP4+. Use
the equations below to compute the concentration of each component. Report as under
Calculations.
% Component = (Component Area) (Component ACF) (100)
(AreafxACFf)+(AreadxACFd)+(Area2xACF2)+(Area4xACF4+)
NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
1. The following sugars and/or sugar groups may be separated by this technique;
approximate retention time relative to dextrose as Rg is given in parenthesis: excluded
peak through DP (0.42-0.68); maltotriose (0.77); maltose and isomaltose (0.85);
maltulose (0.91); dextrose (1.00); fructose (1.23). Sucrose elutes with maltose and
isomaltose, and these three disaccharides are rarely separable by this method.
3. The best accuracy will be obtained when the dry solids and saccharide compositions of
the standard and the sample are about the same.
4. Generally, only one calibration is required per day. When a given standard is analyzed a
second time (on a given column having the same resolution), average the two sets of
ACF’s and use the average.
Analytical Methods for Saccharides E61 supplied courtesy of the Corn Refiners Association
Color (CRA)
ABSTRACT
When light passes through a colored solution, certain bands of the spectrum are absorbed while
others are transmitted. The relative amounts of the various transmitted spectral bands provide
the visual effect of color. By using the spectrophotometer as a source of monochromatic light,
the intensity of the transmitted light can be measured by means of a photoelectric cell and a
sensitive galvanometer. The galvanometer response at various wavelengths when compared to
distilled water may be interpreted as a quantitative measure of the solution color.
EQUIPMENT
1. Spectrophotometer: Bausch & Lomb Spectronic® 100 or equivalent
2. Sample Compartment: Multiple Sample Compartment
3. Tungsten Lamp: Replacement lamp assembly
4. Rectangular Cells (Note 1): 2 x 4 cm.
REAGENTS
Potassium Dichromate Solution, 0.005% (Note 4)
PROCEDURE
1. Fill one of two matched (Note 2) and cleaned (Note 3) cells with water, the other with
0.005% potassium dichromate solution (Note 4).
2. Place cells in sample compartment so that the light beam passes through the 4 cm length,
with water in the rear position.
3. Close the cell compartment door and pull carrier knob out to place water in the light path.
4. Set the mode selector to % T and wavelength at 450 nm.
5. Adjust balance control to read 100% T. Push in carrier knob to place chromate solution in
the light beam and adjust the 450 nm wavelength setting to obtain a % T value of 53 ± 0.5%.
Use this setting as the corrected 450 nm wavelength for all subsequent readings.
6. Discard the chromate solution, thoroughly rinse and then fill the cell with sample solution.
Replace the cell in the carrier and switch to the absorbance mode. Adjust balance control to
read zero absorbance with water. Immediately put the sample cell in the light beam and
read the sample absorbance.
7. Set the wavelength to 600 nm, adjust balance control to read zero absorbance using water
and then determine the sample absorbance.
CALCULATION
Color (CRA)
1. High fructose corn syrup samples are usually low in color. Spectral analysis of these
sample types require that a path length of at least 4 cm be used in order to accurately
measure sample absorbance. The instrument used must be capable of accommodating a
4 cm cell.
2. Cells filled with purified water and having transmission values falling within 0.5% of each
other at 450 nm are considered matched.
3. Cells may be cleaned with detergent and warm water. Iron stains may be removed with
dilute hydrochloric acid, and grease films with cleaning solution. Use of abrasives, or
prolonged contact with hot water or strong reagents may cause damage.
Cells should be dry and free of fingerprints on outside surfaces through which light passes.
Unduly cold samples may cause condensation to form on outside cell surfaces.
Introduction of air bubbles will reduce light transmittance, although if motionless, will not
seriously affect color values.
4. Potassium dichromate (0.005%)
Dissolve 1.000 g of National Bureau of Standards (NBS) potassium dichromate in water,
add 5 ml of 1:3 hydrochloric acid and dilute with purified water to1 liter. Dilute this stock
solution further taking 50.0 ml up to 1 liter with purified water.
ABSTRACT
This method describes procedures for determining the mesophilic aerobic plate count in
granular and/or liquid sugars. Pour plates use the diluted sample mixed with an agar medium
and then incubation to achieve a count. Membrane filtration uses the diluted sample filtered
through a sterile membrane and then media added and incubated to achieve a count.
SAMPLING
Aseptically collect at least 50 g or 50 ml of representative samples in sterile containers.
EQUIPMENT
A. Pour Plate Method
a. Autoclave at 1210C
b. Incubator – 350C +/- 10C
c. Bottles for culture medium
d. Petri Dishes – sterile 150 mm diameter
e. Graduated Pipettes – sterile 1 ml and 10 ml
f. Water bath – at 470C – 480C
g. Colony counter
h. Erlenmeyer flasks – 200 ml
i. Bunsen burner
j. Balance: sensitivity to 0.1 gram with 1000 gram minimum capacity
k. Weigh boats
l. Stirrer hot plate
B. Membrane Filtration Method
a. Membrane filtration apparatus which includes 2 vacuum flasks and vacuum tubing
b. Vacuum pump
c. Sterile 0.45 micron 45 mm or larger diameter membrane filters (monitors are disposable units)
REAGENTS/MEDIA
A. Pour Plate Method
a. Distilled water
b. Plate Count Agar or equivalent; follow manufacturer’s instructions. Cool in water bath before use.
c. Sterile diluents: 0.1% Peptone Water, Butterfield’s Phosphate Buffer, or ¼ strength Ringer’s
Solution in 90 ml volumes.
PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Positive and negative control samples should be tested at the same time as test samples to
validate the sterility of the equipment and media and also to validate that the media supports the
growth of appropriate test microorganisms.
REFERENCES
ICUMSA – International Commission For Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, 1994
ABSTRACT
This method describes procedures for determining the yeast and mold count in granular and/or
liquid sugars. Pour plates use the diluted sample mixed with an agar medium and then
incubation to achieve a count. Recommend to use pour plate with higher colony count
samples. Membrane filtration uses the diluted sample filtered through a sterile membrane and
then media added and incubated to achieve a count. Recommend to use the membrane filter
method with low levels of microorganisms.
SAMPLING
Aseptically collect at least 50 g or 50 ml of representative samples in sterile containers.
EQUIPMENT
A. Pour Plate Method
a. Autoclave at 1210C
b. Incubator – 250C +/- 10C
c. Bottles for culture medium
d. Petri Dishes – sterile 150 mm diameter
e. Graduated Pipettes – sterile 1 ml and 10 ml
f. Water bath – at 470C – 480C
g. Colony counter
h. Erlenmeyer flasks – 200 ml
i. Bunsen burner
j. Balance: sensitivity to 0.1 g with 1000 g minimum capacity
k. Weigh boats
l. Stirrer hot plate
REAGENTS/MEDIA
A. Pour Plate Method
a. Distilled water
b. Malt extract Agar or equivalent; follow manufacturer’s instructions. Cool in water bath before use.
c. Sterile diluents: 0.1% Peptone Water, Butterfield’s Phosphate Buffer, or ¼ strength Ringer’s
Solution in 90 ml volumes.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Positive and negative control samples should be tested at the same time as test samples to
validate the sterility of the equipment and media and also to validate that the media supports
the growth of appropriate test microorganisms. Confirm all microorganism types recovered
microscopically to verify that they are yeast, mold, or bacteria.
REFERENCES
ICUMSA – International Commission For Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis, 1994
EQUIPMENT
1. Filter Paper: Whatman No. 1 or Schleicher and Schuell No. 597, 5.5 cm diameter, is recommended.
2. Funnel: A sintered plate Büchner funnel constructed so that the filter paper lies flat and covers the
entire filtering area is necessary. A 2.5 inch diameter coarse porosity, stainless steel funnel is
satisfactory if the inside rim is turned down so that it is flush with the sintered plate. The funnel is
attached to a large filter flask connected to a vacuum supply (Note 1).
3. Stereoscope: A wide field, binocular type instrument, with inclined oculars providing magnification in
the range of 15 to 45 x, is recommended.
PROCEDURE
1. Center a 5.5 cm filter paper (Note 2) on a sintered plate of the funnel, apply vacuum, and
wash the paper with portions of hot (about 80°C) purified water1 totaling about 200 ml.
2. Place paper in previously dried and tared aluminum or glass dish equipped with cover, and
dry 1 hour in vacuum oven at 100°C.
3. Remove from oven, cover dish quickly, cool in desiccator, and weigh.
4. Weigh 500 g of syrup in a 2L beaker, add 1L of hot (about 80°C) purified water, and stir
until dissolution is complete. Center the prepared filter paper on the sintered plate of the
funnel, moisten with water, and apply vacuum.
5. Filter the solution immediately, rinsing all residue into the funnel with water, and wash the
residue and filter paper thoroughly with portions of hot (about 80°C) purified water totaling
about 200 ml (Note 3).
6. Place the filter paper and residue in dish used originally, and dry one hour in a vacuum
oven at 100°C. Remove from oven, cover dish quickly, cool in desiccator, and weigh.
7. After determining residue weight, carefully transfer paper with residue to stage of wide-field
stereoscope. Moisten paper with a few drops of water to avoid residue loss and facilitate
viewing. Using magnification suitable for identification of residue particles, examine entire
paper and note residue particles (Note 4).
CALCULATIONS
Sediment (mg/Kg) = Residue Wt. (g) x 1,000,000
Sample Wt. (g)
Using the stereo microscope identify and report nature of extraneous material if present.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this method is to determine the acceptability of HFS (High Fructose Syrup)
samples for use in beverages based upon taste, odor, or appearance attributes. The method is
applicable to the analysis of both HFS 42 and 55.
Human senses can often detect contaminants at levels too low to be reliably measured by plant
instrumentation. As a result, a rapid taste and odor assessment of HFS used to prepare
beverages should be carried out in order to ensure satisfactory finished product sensory
performance.
The intent of this procedure is to identify off-tastes and odors, as well as appearance defects,
from High Fructose Syrup by comparing the sample to a known reference (previously
determined to be acceptable for use, and to be free from any sensory defects).
It has been found that tasting High Fructose Syrups “as-is” or diluted in water is inadequate for
identifying common off-tastes and odors. The simplest preparation method that mimics behavior
of HFS in a soft drink requires two steps:
1. Dilution to 11 Brix
2. Acidification to pH 2.5
Using this sensory protocol, if a sample of HFS is judged to be the same, or similar to the
reference sample, the product should be rated as “acceptable” by the panelists. However, if the
test sample differs significantly in taste, odor, or appearance from the reference sample, it
should be rated “unacceptable” and rejected.
REPRODUCIBILITY AND ACCURACY
A sensory panelist must be able to repeatedly and consistently identify controls and calibration
standards on a blind basis. A sensory panelist should be able to differentiate between a control
product and an off-note (or unacceptable) product at a minimum accuracy rate of 80%.
Panelists incapable of obtaining this accuracy rate should not be used.
REAGENTS
1. Distilled/de-ionized or treated water meeting the following criteria:
Alkalinity <15 ppm (as CaCO3)
Hardness <25 ppm (as CaCO3)
Total Dissolved Solids <50 ppm
Chlorine Not detectable
Taste and Odor None
3. Standard HFS sample (control/reference sample), previously tasted and approved. This sample
should have no sensory defects as judged by a minimum of 3 panelists at the receiving plant. You
can hold the syrup for up to 1 month at room temperature (20C 3C / 65F 5F) for future
analysis.
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Sample preparation must be carried out in an area free from odors. Perfumes or
colognes must not be worn and care should be taken to ensure that hands are thoroughly
cleaned with an unscented soap. No food or drinks (except water) should be consumed for at
least 30 minutes before performing the sensory evaluation. Panelists should also refrain from
smoking for a minimum of 30 minutes. Personnel experiencing nasal congestion due to cold and
flu should not take part in sensory testing.
For flexibility, two procedures are described herein for sample preparation: a Bottle by Bottle
method and a Batch method. The Bottle by Bottle method is to be used when each sample is
prepared in its entirety (one at a time upon receipt). The Batch method allows for a base
solution of acidified water to be made in bulk, and to be used to dilute the HFS samples as
needed.
When working with phosphoric acid, proper safety precautions should be taken (i.e.
wear safety goggles, latex gloves, etc.)
Mix well
Add 42 g of HFS 55
@ 77 Brix or 45.5 g of Cap and store in refrigerator (40F) until
HFS 42 @71 Brix ready for use
** maximum storage time of base syrup --> 1 week **
Evaluate appearance
(neat and diluted)
Evaluate taste
TASTE TEST
1. Take a sip of the sample. Samples should be evaluated at room temperature (20C 3C/
65F 5F) and within 4 hours of preparation.
2. Roll the sample over the entire surface of the tongue.
3. Expectorate sample into “spit cup”.
4. Evaluate taste (compare sample to control/reference HFS sample).
5. Record abnormal tastes or gross contaminants detected. Rinse mouth with water before
evaluating next sample.
TYPICAL ATTRIBUTES
Attribute Neat/ Undiluted Diluted and Acidified
Appearance - colorless to light yellow in color - colorless
- thick and viscous - clear, no turbidity
- clear, not hazy, no foreign particles
Odor - odorless to slight sweet smelling - odorless to slight sweet smelling
Taste N/A - sweet, clean
TYPICAL DEFECTS
Attribute Neat/ Undiluted Diluted and Acidified
Appearance - Hazy appearance indicative of - Turbid
crystallization - Presence of yellow color
- Turbid, opaque, dark yellow - Opaque
Odor / Taste - Fruity - Fruity
- Grape-like - Grape-like
- Fermented / Cheesy - Fermented / Cheesy
- Sulfur/Skunky - Sulfur/Skunky
- Cotton Candy - Cotton Candy
- Burnt Sugar - Burnt Sugar
- Ash, Cigarette - Ash, Cigarette
NOTES:
The method is applicable to all corn syrups, finished sugars and other clarified
starch hydrolyzates, containing more than 10 ppm chloride.
EQUIPMENT
1. Analytical balance accurate 0.0001g.
2. An automatic titrator or a precision 10ml buret with subdivisions of 0.05ml or less is
recommended.
REAGENTS
1. Silver Nitrate Solution, 0.05N, Dissolve 8.495g of reagent grade silver nitrate (AgNO3) in
purified water. Dilute to 1L and mix thoroughly.
2. Potassium Chromate Indicator: Dissolve 10g of potassium chromate (K2CrO4) in purified
water, dilute to 100ml and mix thoroughly.
PROCEDURE
1. Conduct a blank titration on 150ml of water used for sample dilution.
2.
3. Weigh accurately 50g of high fructose syrup (Note 1) into a beaker or flask.
4. Dissolve sample in 150ml of purified water.
5. Add 1 ml of potassium chromate indicator and titrate with standard silver nitrate solution until
a faint reddish coloration is perceptible (Note 2).
CALCULATION
PPM Chloride (as is) = [(ml of titrant consumed - Blank) x (N of titrant) x (milliequivalent weight of Cl-) x 106
g of sample
Where: N (Normality) of the AgNO3 titrant = 0.05
Milliequivalent weight of Cl- = (35.457 1,000) = 0.035457
PPM Chloride (as is) = [(ml titrant – Blank] x 0.05 x 0.035457 x 106
Sample Wt. (g)
NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
1. Sample weight selected for analysis should be such that the sample titrated contains not
more than 0.035 g of chloride ion. Suggested sample weights for crude and refined corn
sugars are 10 and 50 g, respectively.
2. Since the end point is difficult to detect, it is expedient to observe it over a white surface.
End point detection is facilitated by running the blank first and then titrating sample solution
to match the blank.
REFERENCES
Standard Analytical Methods of the Member Companies, Corn Refiners Association,
Method E14, Revised March 28, 2006.
Analytical Methods for E14 Chlorides supplied courtesy of the Corn Refiners Association
EQUIPMENT
1. Microburet: 5 ml capacity (Note 1) with 0.01 ml subdivisions and a tolerance of + 0.01 ml.
Fisher Catalog No. 20-105A, Fisher Scientific Company, 1600 West Glendale Avenue,
Itasca, IL 60143.
2. Stirring Apparatus: A magnetic stirrer is recommended.
REAGENTS
1. Sodium hydroxide solution, 1.5 N: Dissolve 60 g of reagent grade sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
in 500 ml purified water in a 1000 ml volumetric flask. Mix, cool and dilute to volume.
2. Sulfuric Acid Solution, 2.0 N: Dilute 55.5 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid (96% H2SO4, sp g
1.84) to 1 liter with purified water. Cool and adjust concentration to obtain a titer of 15.0 +
0.2 ml against 20.0 ml of the 1.5 N sodium hydroxide solution, using a phenolphthalein
indicator end point.
3. Sodium Thiosulfate Solution, 0.1 N: This solution is available commercially from various
vendors. Boil 2.5 L of water for 20 minutes in a 3 L flask. Close the flask with a vented
stopper while the water cools to room temperature, protecting vent with soda lime or
ASCARITE absorbent.
Weigh 49.6 g of reagent grade sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (Na2S2O35H2O); transfer to
a 2 L volumetric flask and dilute to volume with the carbon dioxide-free water. Store in a
siphon bottle with vent protected by ASCARITE or soda-lime absorbent. Reagent prepared
in this manner has a shelf life of two months or more.
Standardization:
Weigh 0.18-0.22 g of potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) (dried for 2 hrs. at 100C) and
transfer quantitatively to a 300 ml iodine flask. Add 100 ml purified water, 8 ml hydrochloric
acid (37% HCl; sp g 1.19), and 10 ml of 20% potassium iodide (KI) solution. Titrate with
sodium thiosulfate solution until the yellow color almost disappears. Add 2 ml of starch
indicator and titrate drop wise, while stirring, to disappearance of the blue color.
Normality (0.1) = (wt. K2Cr2O7, g)(1000)
(Titer, ml)(49.032)
4. Iodine Solution, Stock, 0.1 N (Note 2): Dissolve 40 g of potassium iodide (KI) in 200 ml of
purified water in a 1000 ml volumetric flask. Let the solution come to room temperature, add
12.7 g of resublimed crystalline iodine (I2), stir until completely dissolved, add 3 drops of
concentrated hydrochloric acid (37% HCl, sp g 1.19) and dilute to volume with purified
water. Mix thoroughly and store in a glass-stoppered alkali-resistant, amber colored glass
bottle. Standardize as frequently as necessary, so that approximately 25 ml of the iodine
PROCEDURE
1. Accurately weigh 100 g of corn syrup into a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask; weigh 50 g if the sulfur
dioxide level is more than 8 ppm.
2. Add sufficient purified water to bring total weight to 200 g (Note 3).
3. Mix the syrup and water until the solution is homogenous.
4. Cool to 10C or below (Note 4).
5. Place cold sample on a magnetic stirrer and stir at a rate sufficient to produce a small vortex
at the solution surface.
6. Add 10 ml of cold 1.5 N sodium hydroxide solution and stir for 15 to 20 seconds. Add 10 ml
of starch indicator solution (Note 5) and 10 ml of cold 2.0 N sulfuric acid solution; titrate
immediately with 0.005 N standard iodine solution until a light blue color persists for one
minute.
7. Perform a blank titration using 200 ml of purified water and all reagents.
CALCULATION
Sulfur Dioxide, ppm, = (Sample Titer, ml – Blank Titer, ml) x N Iodine x 0.032* x 1,000,000
Sample Wt., (g)
EQUIPMENT
1. Gas Chromatograph: A single column gas chromatograph equipped with a head space
sampling assembly and a flame ionization detector is required. An integrator or computer
should be a part of the system (Note 1).
2. Gas Chromatograph Column- Packed: A 6’ x 1/8” stainless steel column packed with
Porapak S, 80 - 100 mesh.
3. Gas Chromatograph Column- Capillary column: 30m x 0.53mm Supel-Q PLOT from
Supelco, part # 25462 or equivalent.
4. Sample vials, caps, seals and crimping and decapping tools (Note 2).
5. Autopipetor: Units capable of reproducibly delivering aqueous solutions to within ±0.1%
(Note 3).
REAGENTS
1. Chromatographic purity water. Purified water is recommended (Note 4).
2. Bottler’s acid: Weigh accurately 12.2g of 85.0% phosphoric acid into a one liter volumetric
flask, dilute to volume with distilled water and mix thoroughly. Adjust weight based on actual
analysis of phosphoric acid.
3. Ethylidene Glucose Stock Solution (5.62ppm) for Calibration: Accurately weigh 56.2mg of
4,6-0-ethylidene-D-glucose (Aldrich catalogue #E3275-4 or Pfaltz and Bauer catalogue
#E11450) into a beaker, and transfer to a one liter volumetric flask using purified water,
dilute to volume. Then prepare a 5.62ppm solution by diluting 100ml of this solution to one
liter with distilled water. Store capped in the refrigerator.
Safety Precautions:
1. 85% phosphoric acid: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. For more information,
consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
2. The vials and seals used in this method are rated significantly higher than the 30 psig
pressurization during analysis and the pressure generated during heating at 100°C during
hydrolysis of acetaldehyde adducts. However, care should be taken during heating to avoid
superheating and violent bumping between vials or the sides of the heating vessel. A wire
holder for the vials and a shatterproof screen for the heating bath are advised.
PPE Required:
Safety glasses with side shields
Acetaldehyde
INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS
PROCEDURE
Standardization:
The following instructions are for 20ml vials (See Note 5 for 9ml vials).
Acetaldehyde
CALCULATIONS
The concentration of acetaldehyde (A2) expressed in nanog per gram (ppb) of 11 d.s. sample,
detected after heating at 60°C for one hour boiling, is obtained by the following:
Acetaldehyde, ppb (11d.s. basis): Make a calibration curve (linear regression) using the peak
height/areas of the acetaldehyde height/peak in the standards and the concentration of
acetaldehyde in the standards. Calculate the level of acetaldehyde in the unknown samples with
this calibration curve.
The calibration curve uses the standard formula of Y= mx+b generated by the instrument
software where:
Y= peak height/area
x= nanog per gram acetaldehyde, 11 ds basis
m= slope of line
b= the y-intercept
Acetaldehyde
NOTES
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
ABSTRACT
The objective of this method is to determine accurately the amount of isovaleraldehyde (IVA), also
known as 3-methyl butanal, in HFS 55 and 42. Isovaleraldehyde has been found in HFS and
shown to adversely affect the taste and odor of beverages.
IVA is released from the syrup with the aid of dilute phosphoric acid and heat. The liberated IVA is
then measured using a headspace gas chromatographic system equipped with a flame ionization
detector. Results are reported at 11% DS (dry substance). The method is applicable to the
analysis of HFS 55 and 42, as well as process streams. The lower detection limit is 2 ppb (ng/g or
g/Kg) IVA for capillary column and 5 ppb (ng/g or g/Kg) for packed column.
REAGENTS
1. HPLC-grade water (Millipore reverse-osmosis system), or high purity distilled deionized water
2. Isovaleraldehyde, or 3-methylbutanal (Acros, 98%; Aldrich, 97%)
3. Methanol, ACS certified (Fisher A412-500), or equivalent
4. Phosphoric acid, 85% (EM Science, Aldrich) Bottler’s acid: Weigh accurately 12.171g 85%
Phosphoric Acid into 1000-ml volumetric flask, dilute to volume with distilled water and mix thoroughly.
5. Potassium chloride, 99% (Sigma, J. T. Baker) Saturated KCl (potassium chloride) solution: Weigh 100 g
KCl into 250 ml distilled water and mix. Let it stand 30 min prior to use.
INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS
Gas Chromatograph Parameters-capillary column
1. Column Oven Temperature: 190C
2. Injector Port Temperature: 220C
3. Splitless Injection with constant flow mode; pressure 2.8 psi (see Note 1 )
4. Column Flow 2.0 ml/min; total flow (HS unit + column) 4.4 ml/min; linear velocity 21 cm/sec.
5. Detector Temperature: 220C
6. Make-up Gas flow: 25 ml/min.
7. Run time: 10 min.
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
Gas Chromatograph Parameters-packed column
1. Column Oven Temperature: 180C
2. Injector Port Temperature: 150C
3. Carrier Flow: 45 ml/min
4. Detector Temperature: 180C
5. Headspace Sampler Bath Temperature: 80C
6. Vial Pressurization Time: 30 sec.
7. Injection Time: 5-10 sec.
8. If the packed column is saturated, then bake column and detector at 240C for 4-6h.
PROCEDURE
A. Isovaleraldehyde Standard Solution
1. Stock:
a. Accurately weigh ~ 500 mg of Isovaleraldehyde into a 25 ml volumetric flask.
b. Dilute to the mark with methanol immediately to minimize evaporation of the IVA.
c. Calculate the IVA concentration, correcting for its purity.
2. Working standard:
a. Pipette 1ml of stock solution into a 100ml volumetric flask and dilute to the mark with
deionized water.
b. Pipette 10ml of diluted solution into another 100ml volumetric flask and dilute to the mark
with deionized water. This solution should contain ~ 20 nanog IVA per L.
Methanol stock and diluted aqueous solutions have a shelf-life of 5 days and must be
refrigerated during this time.
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
B. Isovaleraldehyde/HFS Calibration Standards
1. Obtain a batch of 77% DS HFS with non-detectable level of IVA to use as control. Check
HFS batch using the “Sample Analysis” procedure prior to use in the calibration standards.
2. Label 5 headspace vials 0, 20, 40, 60 and 100, corresponding to the ng IVA to be added
(see Note 2).
3. Weigh 1.5 g of 77% DS HFS into the vial labeled 0 (see Note 3).
4. Dilute the contents of the vial with saturated KCl solution to a final weight of 10 g.
5. Add 0.5 ml bottler’s acid to the vial, using the 500 L pipettor.
6. Cap and seal the vial; insure that cap does not rotate with modest hand torque. Shake
thoroughly until contents of vial are uniform.
7. Weigh 1.5 g of 77% DS HFS into the vial labeled 20.
8. Dilute the contents of the vial with saturated KCl solution to a final weight of 10 g. Gently
swirl the vial to dissolve the HFS.
9. Add 0.5ml bottler’s acid to vial, using the 500L pipettor. Swirl vial again to mix in acid.
10. Using a 10 L syringe, add 1 L of the working standard solution prepared in Step 2 of Part
A above.
11. Cap and seal the vial; insure that the cap does not rotate with modest hand torque. Shake
thoroughly until contents of vial are uniform.
12. Repeat steps 7 through 10 for the vial labeled 40, substituting 2 L working standard
solution in step 10. Cap and seal vial as described in step 11.
13. Repeat steps 7 through 10 for the vial labeled 60, substituting 3 L working standard
solution for step 10. Cap and seal vial as described in step 11.
14. Repeat steps 7 through 10 for the vial labeled 100, substituting 5 L working standard
solution for step 10. Cap and seal vial as described in step 11.
15. Place all vials into a boiling water bath or steam bath for 60 min.
16. Using thermal gloves or large tongs, remove vials from the bath, cool to a safe handling
temperature and place into the headspace sampling unit.
17. Subject to HS-GC using appropriate conditions, running from the least to the most
concentrated standards.
18. Plot peak areas obtained for IVA for each standard vs. nanog IVA added. (See calibration
plot, page 8)
19. Calibrate every time standards are made. Calibration should be good for 5 days. It is
recommended to prepare extra calibration standards to use as daily checks for later
analyses within the 5-day shelf life. Calibration standards can be made ahead of time and
refrigerated, but must be used within 5 days.
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
D. Sample Analysis
1. Weigh 1.5 g of 77% DS sample into a headspace vial. (see Note 4)
2. Dilute contents of the vial with saturated KCl solution to a final weight of 10 g.
3. Add 0.5 ml bottlers acid, using the 500 L pipettor.
4. Cap and seal the vial, insure that caps do not rotate with modest hand torque. Shake
thoroughly until contents of vials are uniform.
5. Place into boiling water bath or steam bath for 60 min.
6. Remove from bath, cool to a safe handling temperature and place into headspace
sampling unit.
7. Subject to Headspace Gas Chromatography (HS-GC).
8. From IVA peak area, determine total nanog of IVA in the 11% DS sample solution using
calibration curve. Express IVA content as ng/g at 11% DS or alternatively as g/Kg.
CALCULATIONS
IVA (ng/g) at 11% DS is calculated as follows:
Total nanog IVA in the 11% DS sample solution /10.5 g
Example Calculation:
A series of IVA/HFS standards at 0, 21, 42, 63 and 105 nanog IVA/10.5 g solution were analyzed by HS-
GC. A plot of IVA peak areas vs. nanog IVA yielded a calibration curve with a least squares equation y =
a + bx where
y= IVA Peak Area
x= total nanog IVA in the Solution
a= 82.77 [intercept]
b = 13.572 [slope]
correlation was 0.9874
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
From the calibration equation the total nanog of IVA in the sample solutions may be calculated
Total nanog IVA= (IVA Peak Area) –82.77
13.572
A sample of 77% DS HFS was subjected to the HS-GC procedure and the IVA peak area was
found to be 504. Total nanog of IVA in the sample solution was calculated to be
Total nanog IVA= (504) –82.77 = 31 nanog
13.572
IVA (ng/g) = 31 ng/10.5 g = 3 ng/g = 3 g/Kg.
Reporting:
For final HFS samples, report ng/g or g/Kg IVA on 11% DS basis. For process streams,
report at solids level of sample.
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
A. Isovaleraldehyde: Flammable. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Avoid breathing vapors.
Causes skin irritation. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice. For more information, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
B. Phosphoric Acid, 85%: Corrosive. Contact with the liquid can severely burn the skin and
eyes. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause lung damage. For
more information, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
C. Observe all safety precautions from the manufacturers of the chemicals and equipment
used in carrying out this test procedure.
NOTES
1. To assure low dead volume in the injector for use of capillary column install a 0.75mm ID
SPME injection sleeve in the injection port (Supelco part number 2-6375,05).
2. These values are dependent upon the amount of IVA in the spiking solution.
3. To prepare calibration curve for other HFS products use the corresponding syrup and adjust
the sample weight to obtain 1.155 g of dry solids.
4. If HFS dry substance is other than 77% DS, use amount of syrup to obtain 1.155 g dry
solids.
APPENDICES
A. Isovaleraldehyde calibration curve
B. Example Chromatogram of HFS using saturated KCl solution, 3.9 ng/g @ 11% DS
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)
APPENDIX B Chromatogram of HFS using saturated KCl solution, 3.9 ng/g @ 11% DS
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
ABSTRACT
The analysis of 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural (HMF) and 2-furfural (FFA) is important for assessing
the quality of nutritive sweeteners. HMF is a dehydration product of ketohexoses, while FFA is a
dehydration product of ketopentoses. Both can contribute to off tastes and odors in beverages
when present at elevated levels. HMF and FFA are analyzed by HPLC using UV detection on a
C18 column. This method is used for sugars and high fructose syrups and is not suitable for
caramel-containing beverages. Caramel may contribute 20-30% to the final HMF-FFA
concentrations. The reproducibility of this method is 5%.
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS
HPLC chromatography system:
• Chromatography software for data management-Waters Millennium or equivalent
• Solvent delivery system-Waters 600E or 515, or equivalent
• Autosampler-Waters 715 or 717 WISP, or equivalent
• UV detector-Waters 490E or 2487, or equivalent Waters C18 10 m Bondapak HPLC column, 3.9 x
300mm, part # WAT027324 Waters C18 guard column or Guard-Pak holder with Guard-Pak
Bondapak insert (part #WAT088070)
• Vacuum filtering apparatus and 0.45 m membrane filters Orion 420A or SA 720 pH meter, or
equivalent, with stirrer and stir bar
• Analytical balance, 0.1mg
• Luer-Lok disposable syringes and 0.45 m syringe filters (i.e. Whatman Puradisc, polyethersulfone
membrane)
• 6- 1000-ml volumetric flasks, 3 x 50-ml and 2 x 5-ml volumetric pipets, 1-L glass eluent bottle, other
glassware as needed.
REAGENTS
• HPLC-grade water (Millipore reverse-osmosis system), or distilled water
• Potassium phosphate monobasic [KH2PO4] (Mallinkrodt, Aldrich)
• Acetic acid, glacial (EM Science, Aldrich)
• Methanol, HPLC grade (EM Science, etc.)
• Sodium hydroxide solution, 1N (J.T.Baker, Mallinkrodt)
• 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (Aldrich, part # H4080-7)
• 2-Furfuraldehyde (Aldrich, part # 18591-4)
PROCEDURE
A. Eluent preparation:
1. Into a 1000-ml volumetric flask, dissolve 4.49g of potassium phosphate monobasic with
HPLC water. Fill to volume with HPLC water for a 0.033M solution.
2. Pour contents of flask into a 1.5-L or 2-L beaker, then add 250 ml methanol and 25 ml
acetic acid. Place stir bar into beaker.
3. Adjust the pH with 1 N sodium hydroxide solution to pH 3.5.
4. Filter eluent through 0.45 m filter and degas by sonication.
B. Sample preparation:
1. Tare small beaker on balance, then weigh accurately approximately 1.0g of sugar
sample into beaker. Record weight.
2. Add HPLC water to beaker to about 8.0g. Record weight. Mix well until dissolved to yield
about an 11 Brix diluted sample.
3. Filter sample through 0.45 m syringe filter into HPLC vial, and cap.
C. Standard preparation:
Since aldehydes such as HMF and FFA have high vapor pressure, they must be weighed
rapidly to avoid error due to evaporation.
2-Furfural:
1. Accurately weigh about 0.100g 2-furfural into 50-ml beaker. Add enough methanol to
dissolve and transfer quantitatively into 1-L volumetric flask. Fill to volume with HPLC
water, and mix well. This yields approximately 100 mg/L FFA.
2. Pipette 50 ml of 100 mg/L solution into second 1-L volumetric flask. Fill to volume with
HPLC water, and mix well. This yields approximately 5 mg/L FFA.
3. Pipette 50 ml of 5 mg/L solution into third 1-L flask. Fill to volume with HPLC water, and
mix well. This yields approximately 0.25 mg/L FFA.
4. Tare small beaker on balance, then pipette 5 ml of 0.25 mg/L FFA into beaker. Add
HPLC water to 10.0g to yield approximately 125 g/g FFA, or 125 ppb. Filter standard
through 0.45 m syringe filter into HPLC vials, and cap.
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural:
5. Accurately weigh about 0.200g HMF into another 50-ml beaker. Add enough methanol
to dissolve and quantitatively transfer into fourth 1-L volumetric flask. Fill to volume with
HPLC water, and mix well. This yields approximately 200 mg/L HMF.
6. Pipette 50 ml of 200 mg/L solution into fifth 1-L flask. Fill to volume with HPLC water,
and mix well. This yields approximately 10 mg/L HMF.
7. Tare small beaker on balance, then pipette 5 ml of 10 mg/L HMF into beaker. Add
HPLC water to 10.0g to yield approximately 5.0 g/g HMF, or 5.0 ppm. Filter standard
through 0.45 m syringe filter into HPLC vials, and cap.
HPLC PARAMETERS
A. UV detector: 283 nm (0.01 attenuation)
B. Flow rate: 0.8 ml/min.
C. Injection size: 35 L
D. Run time: 12 min.
E. Quantitation: either by area or peak height
In diluted sample, ppm (mg/Kg) = area or peak height in standard x response factor
From sample preparation section B, weight of diluted sample is approximately 8.0g, while
weight of sugar sample is about 1.0g.
wt. of diluted sample x ppm (mg/Kg) in diluted sample = ppm (mg/Kg) in sugar sample
wt. of sugar sample
REFERENCES
Pancoast, H. and Junk, R., Handbook of Sugars, 2nd Ed. (1980), p. 54-62.
2-Aminoacetophenone (2AP)
PROCEDURE
A. Reagent & Eluent Preparation
1. Acidified Water for Mobile Phase - 0.1% of 85% Phosphoric acid in HPLC grade water.
(Add 1.0 g of 85% Phosphoric acid to a 1 L volumetric flask, dilute to volume with HPLC
grade water. [pH ~2.5]).
2. Acidified Water for Sample Preparation - 2% of 85% phosphoric acid in HPLC grade
water. (Add 20.0 g of 85% Phosphoric acid to a 1 L volumetric flask, dilute to volume
with HPLC grade water. [pH ~1.55]).
Mobile Phase Preparation for Single Solvent Delivery System
25% Acetonitrile Mobile Phase (eluent):
Add 250 ml HPLC grade Acetonitrile to 1000-ml graduated cylinder.
Add acidified water (0.1% phosphoric acid) to the 1000-ml mark.
Filter through 0.45-m size disposable filters in the filtration apparatus and add to eluent
reservoir.
Mobile Phase Preparation for Multiple Solvent Delivery System
25% Acetonitrile Mobile Phase (eluent):
Add HPLC grade Acetonitrile to reservoir A.
Add acidified water (0.1% phosphoric acid) to reservoir B.
Set eluent flow to 25% solvent A and 75% solvent B.
Safety Precautions
1. Acetonitrile: May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Contact with acids
liberates poisonous gas. Flammable. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet.
2. Phosphoric Acid- 85%: Phosphoric Acid is a corrosive chemical and contact with the liquid
can severely burn skin and eyes. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation
may cause lung damage. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
3. 2-Aminoacetophenone [551-93-9]: Harmful if inhaled, in contact with skin, or if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes. In case if contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.
4. Observe all safety precautions from the manufacturers of the equipment used in carrying out
test procedure.
HPLC PARAMETERS
A. HPLC Operating Conditions
1. HPLC Column: C-18 reverse phase, 4 m (Nova-Pak C18 , 3.9 x 150mm, stainless steel, Cat No.
WAT086344 from Waters)
2. Guard Column – XTerra RP18, 3.5 m, 3.9 mm x 20 mm (Cat No 186000646 from Waters)
3. Guard Holder (one-time purchase) – Cat No. WAT046905 from Waters
4. Flow Rate:1 ml/min (analysis rate), 0.05 ml/min when idle
5. Column temperature: 40oC
6. Detector Wavelength: 220 nm
7. Detector Sensitivity: 0.01 Absorbance Units Full Scale
8. Detector Offset: 20 mV
9. Detector Autozero: Autozero on Injection
10. Injection Volume: 300 L
11. Injection Interval: 10 – 15 minutes
12. Data Delay: 4 minutes (optional)
Example Calculation:
Amount 2AP ppb (g/Kg) Found = Area of 2AP peak x dilution factor
2AP RF x Sample Weight
Reporting:
Report ppb (g/Kg) 2AP on syrup ‘as is’ solids basis and condensates on ‘as is’ basis.
NOTES
The retention time for 2AP is approximately 5.3 minutes with a guard column in place. The
retention time might vary when preparing new eluent.
All solutions should be refrigerated and kept out of direct light. The working solutions are stable
but should be made fresh every month. Calibration standards should be made fresh weekly.
APPENDICES
Example chromatogram for 2-Aminoacetophenone standard
Example chromatogram for 2-Aminoacetophenone in corn syrup
Example for 4-level calibration for 2-Aminoacetophenone.
REAGENTS
1. 2 N Phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
2. 0.1% w/v Sodium Benzoate
3. Carbonated water (about 4.0 volume)
4. Distilled Water (DW)
PROCEDURE
2. Add 5 ml of 0.1% w/v sodium benzoate solution and adjust pH to 1.5 with 2 N H3PO4.
3. Cover the container and let it stand undisturbed for 10 days at ambient temperature.
EQUIPMENT
1. Vented Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with gas controls, assorted burner heads and hollow
cathode or electrode discharge lamps. Source of clean compressed air, acetylene, and other required
gases. Equipment should be well maintained with good response per unit concentration, e.g., 0.200
abs or above for a standard copper solution of 4 g/ml. Use oxidizing flame for copper as well as iron
analysis. Adjust wave length to 324.7 nm for copper and 248.3 nm for iron. Adjust slit to 0.7 nm for
copper and 0.2 nm for iron.
OR
Vented Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrophotometer system capable of simultaneous or
sequential determination of elements. Peristaltic pump used to feed glass crossflow nebulizer. Liquid
or compressed Argon, Nitrogen and compressed air if needed. Suggested operating parameters:
warm-up time (plasma on), 30 min; exposure time, 5 seconds; integration cycles, 1 cycle (2 on line
exposures, 1 off line exposure); forward power, 1.1 KW; reflected power, <5 watts; sample uptake
rate (w/pump), 0.8 ml/min; observation height, 16 mm above load coil (optimized for Mn). The
operating parameters may be different for different equipment, use manufacturer’s guidelines to
decide these parameters.
2. Muffle furnace, Sand bath, Heat Lamp (for dry ash); Hot plate
3. Acid washed quartz or platinum crucibles (for dry ash)
4. Acid washed (Note 1) volumetric and Erlenmeyer flasks, pipettes and beakers.
REAGENTS
1. Metal free water: deionized or 18M ohm resistance
2. Re-distilled or ultrapure conc. Nitric acid
3. Certified AAS and/or ICP 1000 g/ml standards for copper and iron.
4. 10% HNO3
Sample Preparation
CALCULATION
Copper/Iron, mg/kg, as is =
(concentration, g/ml) x (Volume ml) x (Dilution Factor)
Sample Weight in gms
REAGENTS
• Metal free water: deionized or 18M ohm resistance
• Redistilled or ultrapure conc. Nitric acid
• Certified AA 1000 g/ml standard for copper and iron.
• 0.3% HNO3 (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer)
PROCEDURE
For Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
1. Dilute copper/iron standard solution in different volumetric flasks with 0.3% HNO3 to provide
a final concentration of 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g/ml (Note 2).
2. Dilute 100 g of High Fructose Syrup (HFS) sample to 500 ml with 0.3% HNO3.
3. Pipette 50 ml of the diluted HFS sample into each of five 100 ml volumetric flasks. Treat as
follows:
a. To flask 1, add 50.0 ml of 0.3% HNO3 (Blank)
b. To flask 2, add 50.0 ml of the 0.1 g/ml standard solution (final conc. 0.05 g/ml).
c. To flask 3, add 50.0 ml of the 0.2 g/ml standard solution (final conc. 0.1 g/ml)
d. To flask 4, add 50.0 ml of the 0.5 g/ml standard solution(final conc. 0.25 g/ml)
e. To flask 5, add 50.0 ml of the 1.0 g/ml standard solution (final conc. 0.5 g/ml)
4. Determine absorbance for each solution at wavelength (UV range) of 324.7 nm (Cu) or
248.3 nm (Fe) with oxidizing air-C2H2 flame. Optimize flame parameters in accordance with
instrument manufacturer's instructions. Plot these against the added copper/iron
concentrations. Extrapolate the resulting straight line through zero absorbance.
ABSTRACT
Isovaleraldehyde (IVA) and acetaldehyde are released from the syrup with the aid
of dilute phosphoric acid and heat. The liberated compounds are then measured
using a headspace gas chromatographic system equipped with a flame ionization
detector. Isovaleraldehyde and acetaldehyde results are reported at 11% D.S. for
finished sweeteners. It is important to keep the headspace volume the same or it
will have an effect on the final concentrations. Because of this, the volume of the
preparation vials is important to maintain.
SCOPE
This method is applicable to the analysis of finished HFCS, 95 Dextrose, and
most starch hydrolyzates (Note 1).
EQUIPMENT
1. Single column gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization
detector and headspace autosampler (Note 2).
6. Transfer pipettes.
REAGENTS
1.Ultra-pure filtered water (Note 3)
Initial 50 0 0
1 7.5 190 1.5 20.2
PROCEDURE
Standard Preparation:
1.Prepare five vials with caps.
3. Pipette purified water, the spiking solution of acetaldehyde and IVA, and
phosphoric acid into each vial in the quantities shown in Table 2. The
phosphoric acid is added last into each vial.
4. Immediately cap the vial and crimp it tightly. These vials should not be left for
any period of time with stock solution in them unless they are capped.
Sample Preparation:
1.For 42 FX samples, weigh 1.6000 ± 0.0050 g of sample into a vial, and to this
pipette 7.9 ml of deionized water, then 1.0 ml of phosphoric acid; cap and crimp
tightly. Table 2 summarizes the 42 FX sample preparation.
2.For 55 FX samples, weigh 1.5000 ± 0.0050 g of sample into a vial, and to this
pipette 8.0 ml of deionized water, then 1.0 ml of phosphoric acid; cap and crimp
tightly. Table 2 summarizes the 55 FX sample preparation.
3.All vials are then mix thoroughly and then placed in a boiling water bath for 60
minutes. The samples are then transferred to the headspace analyzer and are ready
to be analyzed on the GC.
CALCULATIONS
Results are calculated using a 5-point calibration curve. The calibration standards
consist of the blank syrup and each of the four prepared standards. The blank is
subtracted from each standard and then a line equation is created with the corrected
standards (x-axis is the standard concentration, the y-axis is the peak area). The
concentration of components, expressed in parts per billion of 11% D.S. finished
product samples, can be determined by the following equation:
Y= mx+b where:
Y= peak area
Tables
Blank 0 0
#1 22.9 2
#2 45.7 4
#3 68.6 6
#4 114.3 10
3. High quality water (over 18 mega-ohms) must be used to prepare all reagents
and blanks to avoid contamination.
4. The blank syrup should have low or non-detectable levels of IVA and
acetaldehyde.
6. The variability of IVA and acetaldehyde results obtained from this method are
similar and typically better than those reported from methods ISBT 12.0 and
CRA method E-1 respectively.
REFERENCES
1. CRA Acetaldehyde Method E-1. CRA Method E-1 “Acetaldehyde”:
Revision Dec. 19, 2006.
2. ISBT Isovaleraldehyde Method 12.0. “Isovaleraldehyde (IVA)”: Revision
Analytical methods for E1a Acetaldehyde and Isovaleraldehyde supplied courtesy of the
Corn Refiners Association.
ACETALDEHYDE
Adapted from a methodology provided by A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company 11% DS
Method, 1985.
ISOVALERALDEHYDE (IVA)
Adapted from a methodology provided by the Pepsi-Cola Company 2003.
5-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-FURFURAL, (HMF)
Adapted from a methodology provided by the Pepsi-Cola Company 2003.
2-AMINOACETOPHENONE, (2AP)
Adapted from a methodology provided by the Pepsi-Cola Company 2003.
FLOC POTENTIAL
Adapted from a methodology provided by the Coca-Cola Company 2003.
COPPER AND IRON
Adapted from a methodology provided by Silliker Laboratories 2003.
ACETALDEHYDE and ISOVALERALDEHYDE (GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY)
Adapted from Standard Analytical Methods of the Member Companies of the Corn
Refiners Association. (CRA Method E1a, 10/9/2009)
Analytical Method for E1a supplied courtesy of the Corn Refiners Association
ARSENIC
Reference the Food Chemicals Codex, Seventh Edition.
LEAD
Reference the Food Chemicals Codex, Seventh Edition.
The solids and weight per unit volume are two of the most important characteristics of a
carbohydrate system. They provide the user with information necessary to formulate a
finished product to exacting specifications. In most manufacturing operations, these are
determined by indirect means, e.g., °Baume’ or °Brix for reasons of cost and speed.
The properties of any carbohydrate system are dependent upon the components and their
concentration. Since high fructose syrups exists at various fructose levels, and as new
density models become available, it may be necessary to update the relationships
between the primary properties and the conventional secondary means of measurement.
The revisions to the RI-DS tables for this publication were synchronized to the CRA (Corn
Refiners Association) RI-DS Software Version 3 available on the CRA web site at
www.corn.org. Under contract from the CRA – John Rasche created the ISBT2 table
generation software applying the same algorithms used in the CRA RI-DS Version 2.
Reference notes for the ISBT2 table generation software are included in the Notes section
of this publication
Two detailed tables are included (Appendix II – HFS 42, and Appendix III- HFS 55) which
contain a great deal of physical data about each syrup. The HFS 42 table ranges from
0.00% to 75.00% solids in 0.1% increments and the HFS 5 table ranges from 0.00% to
80.00% solids. These tables were generated using carbohydrate and ash profiles which,
reflect the typical profiles seen for HFS in North America (see pages 52 & 76). Tables
using other profiles can be obtained using the CRA RI/DS Software.
A description of columns found in Appendices II & III is as follows:
Column 1: % Solids in High Fructose Syrup.
Columns 2 and 3: These two columns demonstrate the relationships between solids and
refractive index at two temperatures, 20°C and 45°C, as described in published work2.
Columns 4 and 5: °Brix reading refractometers will yield low results for high fructose corn
syrups. For example, in HFCS-42, a °Brix refractometer calibrated according to the 1936
ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) relationship
would give a reading of 69.76% for a solids of 71%. Even though the 1966 ICUMSA
model is better for sucrose, it still provides erroneously low values for high fructose corn
syrup.
Column 6: True density values (in g per milliliter) are based on published work (Notes 3 &
4).
Columns 7, 8 and 9: Apparent specific gravity (sp. grav.) in air is the ratio of the mass at
the indicated temperature to the mass of an equal volume of water at the same
temperature. Example: Water at 20°C weighs 8.322 pounds per gallon and a syrup sample
has a sp. grav. of 1.35022 (20°C/20°C). Therefore, one gallon of the sample (71.00%
solids ) at 20°C would have a total weight of 11.237 pounds (1.35022 x 8.322 = 11.237).
Solids weight would be the total weight multiplied by the decimal equivalent of the %
solids. In the example, pounds of solids per gallon would be 7.978 pound.
Column 10: This column gives the °Brix corresponding to the solids in Column 1. This
clearly demonstrates that the use of a °Brix hydrometer for the determination of solids will
yield low results which become pronounced at high levels.
NOTE:
Columns 1-10 are the same for the HFCS-55 tables as described above for HFCS-42
tables. Values for HFCS-55 may be substituted in the examples shown in Columns 7, 8
and 9 for calculation.
ISBT2 Table Generation detailed notes
Note 1 Equation for 1936 Brix - Note that RI (20 C) = "k" when Brix = 0
Refractive Index = 1.33299 at 20 C for water (from Augustana correlation), therefore Brix
must be -0.01 to match the RI at 0% ds.
' Constants for 1936 Brix
k = 1.3330046
a = 0.00141706743
b = 0.0000075179262
c = -0.000000126654291
d = 3.90525886E-09
e = -4.5583986E-11
f = 1.90330858E-13
' Refractive Index at 20 C from 1936 Brix
RI = k + a * Brix + b * Brix ^ 2 + c * Brix ^ 3 + d * Brix ^ 4 + e * Brix ^ 5 + f * Brix ^ 6
Note 2 Equation for 1966 Brix - Note that RI (20 C) = "k" when Brix = 0
Refractive Index for 0 Brix matches the RI calculated at 0% ds from Augustana correlation.
Note 3 Density of water (0% ds) is 0.998204 g/cc at 20 C from several sources:
1. Perry's - Chemical Engineers' Handbook - Sixth Edition (page 3-75), from "Tables of
Standard Handbook Data, Standartov, Moscow, 1978"
2. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, College Edition - 48th Edition 1967-1968,
The Chemical Rubber Handbook Co. (page F4) from Thiesen, Scheel and Disselhorst
(1900) and the absolute value at 3.98 C by the International Bureau of Weights and
Measures (1910).
Density of water (0% ds) is 0.99823 in the ISBT 42% fructose table (published 1994). The
notes on page 2-1 for Column 6 indicates "True density values (in g per milliliter) are
based on published work (Notes 3 & 4). These notes are a paper by Wartman, et al (1984)
and Maxwell, et al (1984), both in J. Agric Food Chem, 1984, 32, pages 971 - 979. The
definition of a milliliter was changed in 1962 from the volume of 1.00000 g of water at its
maximum density (3.98 C). The
absolute density of water at 3.98 C is 0.999972 g per cc, therefore a milliliter before 1962
was 1.000028 cc. In 1962 the milliliter was changed to a volume of 1.0000000 cc, so
absolute density was the same, whether expressed in CGS units of g/cc or in the alternate
units of g/ml.
Absolute density of water at 3.98 C is 0.999972 g/cc
Relative density of water at 3.98 C is 0.999972 / 0.999972 or 1.00000 g/ml (old definition)
Absolute density of water at 20 C is 0.998204 g/cc
The relative density at 20 C is 0.998204 / 0.999972 or 0.99823 g/ml (old definition)
The referenced papers in J. Agric. Food Chem refer to ml and density, but do not talk of
either relative density or absolute density. A paper titled RI-DS (Refractive Index - Dry
Substance), Program and Tables for Commercial Corn Syrups and High Fructose Corn
Syrups, Copyright © 1989, Corn Refiners Association, Inc. refers to the DOS program
diskette. In the Appendix is an equation for "Density of Water (Gildseth, et al.), labeled
"Useful Water Relationships". This equation is from a paper, Precision Measurements of
Densities and Thermal Dilation of Water
Between 5 C and 80 C, Wayne Gildseth, Anton Habenschuss, and Frank H. Spedding,
Ames Laboratory - USAEC and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames,
Iowa 50010, on pages 402 - 409 of Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, Vol. 17,
No. 4, 1972. This paper shows the "density of water, g/ml" as 1.0000000 at 4 C, and
0.9982336 at 20 C. These match relative density for water, where the ml is defined as
1.000028 cc before it was changed to
1.00000000 cc in 1962.
Note 4. The equation relating "density" with Hydrometer Brix below, used a constant "a" of
0.99823167, very close to the relative density of water at 20 C. The density at 0% ds in the
ISBT table corresponds to relative density used before 1962 and matches the "a" in the
Hydrometer Brix equation. The new CRA tables solve for Hydrometer Brix by converting
absolute density (g/cc) into relative density (ratio of water density at 20 C divided by water
density at 3.98 C) before finding the value of Hydrometer Brix which gives the target
relative density.
Equation for Hydrometer Brix, assumed to be relative density (g/ml), old ml definition
Constants for Relative Density from Hydrometer Brix
a = 0.99823167
b = 0.0038542614
c = 0.00001306968
d = 0.00000005690123
e = -1.793526E-10
Relative Density at 20 C from Hydrometer Brix
Relative Density = a + b * Brix + c * Brix ^ 2 + d * Brix ^ 3 + e * Brix ^ 4
REFERENCES
1. Physical Properties Tables (1983) “Invertose” High Fructose Corn Syrup Corn
Products (a Unit of CPC North America)
2. Wartman, A.M., Bridges, A.J., & Eliason, M.A. (1980) “Refractive Index – Dry
Substance Relationships for Commercial High Fructose Corn Syrups and Blends”, J.
Chem. Eng. Data 25, 277-282.
3. Wartman, A.M., Spawn, T.D., & Elaison, M.A. (1984) “The Relationship Between
Density, Temperature and Dry Substance of Commercial Corn Syrups, High Fructose
Corn Syrups, and Blends with Sucrose and Invert Sugar,” J. Agric. Food Chem. 1984,
32, 971 - 974.
4. Maxwell, J.L., Krutz, F.A., & Strelka, B.J. (1984) “Specific Volumen (Density) of
Saccharide Solutions (Corn Syrups and Blends) and Partial Specific Volumes of
Saccharide-Water Mixtures”, J. Agric Food Chem 1984, 32, 974-979
Composition of
Syrup used for
Calculation
Dextrose 52.5
Fructose 42.5
Sucrose 0.0
DP2 3.0
SP3 0.70
SP4+ 1.3
Ash 0.03
Dextrose 40.3
Fructose 55.4
Sucrose 0.0
DP2 3.0
SP3 0.40
SP4+ 0.9
Ash 0.05
Revision History
Issue Date: March 2014
Page 8-9: Appendix to the ISBT manual; Wash Station Guidelines for Liquid Sweetener
Transport Vessels added
Page 13: Updated UV light references to reflect optional, rather than mandatory.
Page 5: Analytical Guidelines – removed regulatory from Solids and Conductivity, HMF
Added represents Ash to Conductivity.
Added FCC to Fructose and Fructose plus Dextrose, SO2, Arsenic and lead.
Page 8: Updated Sealing requirements – removed customer approved seals and added
uniquely number tamper evident seals. Added reference to Homeland Security directive
requirements.
Removed Vessel Wash guidelines and replaced with reference to Wash Station
Guidelines for Liquid Sweetener Transport Vessels.
Page 9: Prior Commodities: For commodities not on list added reference to Wash
Station Guidelines for types of washes. Added statement for HFS derived from wheat.
Replaced the word container with Vessel. Replaced reference to previous section to
Wash Station Guidelines.
Added examples of hydrogenated glucose syrups.
Page 11: Tank Sizing: Re-calculated conversions and corrected amounts in the
respective units.
Tank Construction – Added reference to Diagram IX. Removed the word “equally”.
Changed insulation requirement from recommended to must. Added reference to
Section IV.
Page 12: Edited list of tank lining to remove products that could not be found. Moved
stainless steel before lined tanks. Added recommendation to inspect tank linings.
Page 14: Piping Arrangements: Added reference to Section VIII. Edited statement
about in line filter, regarding the HFS supplier providing information. Added statement
regarding dead end piping.
Combined sections on Piping and Piping arrangements. Eliminated the last 2 sections
of piping, because it was documented in the Piping section.
Page 16: Added shelf life statement to Heating Requirements, storage tanks.
Page 30: Replaced Saccharide Procedure with revised CRA version. Added
statement: Analytical methods for Saccharide procedure supplied courtesy of the corn
refiners association.
Page 45: Changed revision date of Taste, Odor and Appearance to Jan, 2010. Added
note of Phosphoric Acid being no older than 6 months.
Page 51: Replaced Chloride Procedure with revised CRA version. Added statement:
Analytical methods for Chlorides supplied courtesy of the corn refiners association.
Page 84: Added Acetaldehyde and IVA (CRA E1a method) to methods. Listed as
Procedure 17.0.
Reorganized the Table of Content and moved the tables of Appendices to the end of the
manual
Test Procedure 1. Change the silver nitrate To improve the sensitivity of this
9.0: Chloride normality from 0.1N to 0.05 N method.
2. Change the amount of HFS
tested from 20 g to 50 g
Test Procedure 1. Eliminate the use of the To improve the ease of use and
11.0: acetaldehyde spike as the reduce the time required for this
Acetaldehyde standard. method. This change reflects actual
2. Use stock solution of 4, 6-O- practice in the industry today.
ethylidene-2-d-glucose to develop
standards and develop a standard
curve to determine the
acetaldehyde concentration.
The 2003 version has undergone several changes, which have improved the technical
content of the manual and expanded its application to syrups made from sources of
starch other than corn.
Significant changes include the addition of new standards and methods, as well as, the
addition of a new Storage and Handling Section.
Titratable Acidity and Sulfonated Polystyrene standards were removed from the list as
the group found those standards to no longer be relevant.
Additionally all sections and many test methods along with the RI/DS tables were
updated with the best available information.
These guidelines should be considered relevant to 42 and 55% fructose syrups made
from starches obtained from the following raw materials: corn, wheat, tapioca, potato &
sweet potato.