Proteins are the main component of insects' meals. There are two
standard analytical methods for protein determination: the
Kjeldahl and the
Dumas.
1. KJELDAHL METHOD FOR HIGH VERSATILITY
If your lab is analyzing a very wide range of samples, then the
Kjeldahl method is the most suitable choice. Based on traditional wet chemistry, the Kjeldahl analysis is recognized as the traditional technique for protein determination and is a highly versatile method.
VELP offers a Kjeldahl solution for any laboratory need. You can choose from:
◾ fully automatic solutions to free up operator time while ensuring excellent accuracy and precision
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automatic digesters and
distillers
◾ semi-automatic solutions that enable handling a limited number of samples per day, without compromising quality and reliability
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2. DUMAS METHOD FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY
If your lab needs to keep the highest levels of productivity, then the
Dumas combustion technique, based on innovative dry chemistry, is the most convenient choice.
The
Dumas analysis requires only a few minutes for
N/Protein determination; it
is fully automated and highly reliable. The sample is burnt in a combustion oven to obtain the elemental compounds for the quantitative determination of nitrogen content and protein.
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NDA 702, the
cloud-enabled elemental analyzer for nitrogen and protein determination according to the Dumas combustion method