Simultaneous Analysis of Minerals in Powdered Infant Formula

User Benefits

- Accurate simultaneous analysis of a range of analytes, from trace levels of Se to high-concentration alkali elements. - Shorter analysis times by only using helium as the collision gas. - Lower running costs due to Mini-Torch Plasma System that consumes around half the argon gas.

Introduction

A well-balanced nutritional intake is vital for infant growth. Infant formulas contain an appropriate balance of nutrients necessary for infant growth and are sold in a variety of forms, including powdered and liquid. The CODEX STAN 72-1981 standard was established to ensure these infant formulas are safe and meet quality requirements. This article describes using the ICPMS-2030 to perform a simultaneous analysis of 12 elements in a certified standard reference infant formula. The ICPMS-2030, equipped with a high-performance collision cell, provided accurate quantification of a range of analytes without needing hydrogen as a cell gas, from trace levels of Se to high-concentration alkali elements.

December 25, 2022 GMT