Extraction of Light Filth from Raw and Processed Wheat Germ

1970 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 560-562
Author(s):  
Andree L Roaf ◽  
Paris M Brickey ◽  
Russell G Dent
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Wheat Germ ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Isopropanol Solution ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract A method developed for the extraction of light filth from raw and processed wheat germ utilizes chloroform defatting and acid hydrolysis followed by wet sieving. Light filth is extracted with mineral oil from a hot ethanol or isopropanol solution. The collaborative study resulted in 90, 89, and 84% average recoveries of spike insect fragments, rodent hairs, and adult insects, respectively. The method is recommended for adoption as official first action.

Extraction of Light Filth from Whole Peppermint Leaves: Collaborative Study

1985 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 697-698
Author(s):  
Jack Boese ◽  
Marvin Nakashima ◽  
Larry E Glaze
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Isopropanol Solution ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Results are reported for a collaborative study of a method for the extraction of light filth from whole peppermint leaves. A 5 g sample is defatted with isopropanol in a simple reflux appartus. Rat hairs, insect fragments, and whole insects are isolated by wet sieving on a No. 230 sieve, a deaerating boil in 40% isopropanol solution, flotation with Tween 80-Na4edta (1 + 1) and mineral oil-heptane (85 + 15), and trappings in a Wildman trap flask. Average recoveries obtained by 6 collaborators for 3 spike levels of rat hairs (5,10,15) were 83.3, 87.5, and 82.2%, respectively. For whole insects (5,10,15) recoveries averaged 85.0, 80.0 and 77.2% respectively; for insect fragments (20, 30, 50) recoveries averaged 79.6, 88.3, and 84.8%, respectively. The average recoveries for the 3 levels of each analyte were not significantly different. The method has been adopted official first action.

Extraction of Light Filth from Rice Flours, Extruded Rice Products, and Rice Paper: Collaborative Study

1982 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 1086-1088
Author(s):  
Russell G Dent ◽  
◽  
J R Bryce ◽  
B C Cox ◽  
D D Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Rice Flour ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Water Phase ◽  
Single Extraction ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Rice Flours ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Two new methods were developed for the extraction of rodent hairs and insect fragments from rice products: one for rice flour and one for extruded rice products and rice paper. A 100 g sample of rice flour was extracted with mineral oil-40% isopropanol, followed by a water phase as needed for additional cycles. For extruded rice products and rice paper, a 225 g sample of each was initially extracted as above, followed by a single extraction with mineral oil-20% isopropanol. Both methods used an acid hydrolysis pretreatment followed by wet sieving and a percolator extraction. Average rodent hair recoveries were 77.8% for rice flour and 82.2% for extruded rice products and rice paper. Average insect fragment recoveries were 89.6% for rice flour and 91.9% for extruded rice products and rice paper. Both methods were adopted official first action.

Collaborative Study of a New Method for the Extraction of Light Filth from White Flour

1972 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 514-515
Author(s):  
Mary T Miller
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
New Method ◽  
White Flour

Abstract A new method for the separation of light filth from white flour is based on an autoclave-acid hydrolysis, followed by separation of light fdth elements with mineral oil in a Corning or Kilborn separator. This method is rapid and gives clean papers and good recoveries. The method has been adopted as official first action, to replace 40.045 and 40.046 for extraction of light filth from white flour.

Extraction of Light Filth from Oriental Sauces Containing Soy Sauce, Thickeners, and Spices: Collaborative Study

1993 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-49
Author(s):  
Marvin J Nakashima ◽  
◽  
J A Gallman ◽  
R R Haynos ◽  
C E Highfield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Steam Bath ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Soy Sauce ◽  
Test Portion ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Results are reported for a collaborative study of a method for the extraction of light filth from oriental sauces containing soy sauce, thickeners, and spices. A100 g test portion is pretreated in a 2% solution of Tergitol Anionic 4 over a steam bath, and oils are removed by wet-sieving on No. 230 sieve. Filth is isolated from 40% isopropanol by using Na4EDTA and mineral oil. Average recoveries by 9 collaborators for 3 spike levels of rat hairs (5,10, and 15) were 84, 78, and 79%, respectively; for insect fragments (5,15, and 30), recoveries were 92, 95, and 96%, respectively. The method was adopted first action by AOAC International.

Extraction of Light Filth from Tea: Collaborative Study

1981 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-290
Author(s):  
Faith F Lim ◽  
◽  
J Barnett ◽  
A Bright ◽  
M P Chaput ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Preparation ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Plant Residue ◽  
Official Method ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Aoac Method ◽  
Filter Papers ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract The present AOAC method for determining insect and rodent filth in tea is time-consuming because it produces filter papers which are heavy in plant residue and therefore requires long paper-reading times. Anew method for the analysis of light filth in tea was developed to remedy existing problems and to improve recoveries. The method consists of the following steps: sample preparation, wet sieving, dilution with 40% isopropanol, extraction with Tween 80-Na4EDTA-40% isopropanol, flotation with mineral oil-heptane, and trapping off in a Wildman trap flask. In an interlaboratory collaborative study, analysts reported combined insect fragment recoveries of 99.2% for the proposed method and 93.0% for the AOAC method; the same analysts recorded combined rodent hair recoveries of 92.2% for the proposed method and 47.6% for the official method. Average times for reading individual subsamples were 9 min for the proposed method and 27 min for the AOAC method. The proposed method has been adopted official first action.

Extraction of Light Filth from Barley, Oatmeal, and Mixed Dry Infant Cereals: Collaborative Study

1980 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-188
Author(s):  
Russell G Dent ◽  
◽  
D M Floyd ◽  
J Nagy ◽  
A R Olsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
New Method ◽  
Interlaboratory Studies ◽  
Light Mineral ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract A new method has been developed for the extraction of light filth from oatmeal, barley, and mixed dry infant cereals which involves HC1 digestion followed by wet sieving. The residue is defatted in a paper cup, using isopropanol, and transferred to a 2 L Wildman trap flask with 40% isopropanol. Filth elements are extracted with light mineral oil. Interlaboratory studies resulted in 92 and 86% average recoveries of rodent hairs and insect fragments, respectively. The proposed method has been adopted as official first action.

Extraction of Light Filth from Whole Leaves of Alfalfa, Lemon Balm, Papaya, and Spearmint: Collaborative Study

1987 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 997-999
Author(s):  
Marvin J Nakashima ◽  
Larry E Glaze
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Test Portion ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Aoac Method ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Results are reported for a collaborative study to extend AOAC method 44.A06-44.A08 to extraction of light filth from whole leaves of alfalfa, lemon balm, papaya, and spearmint. A 5 g (spearmint) or 10 g (alfalfa, lemon balm, papaya) test portion is defatted with isopropanol in a simple reflux apparatus. Rat hairs, insect fragments, and whole insects are isolated by wet sieving on a No. 230 sieve, a deaerating boil in 40% isopropanol, and flotation with mineral oil-heptane (85 + 15) from Tween 80-Na„EDTA (1 + 1) and 40% isopropanol in a Wildman trap flask. Each product was spiked at a different level. For rat hairs, recoveries averaged 82.2% from alfalfa, 88.9% from lemon balm, 80.6% from papaya, and 79.6% from spearmint. Recoveries of whole or equivalent insects from these products averaged 66.1, 218.8, 69.4, and 85.4%, respectively; recoveries of insect fragments from these products averaged 89.6, 94.4, 94.1, and 88.1%, respectively. The method has been adopted official first action for extraction of light filth from whole leaves of alfalfa, papaya, and spearmint. The extension of the method to lemon balm was not recommended because of interferences by intrinsic whole insects, which were the same species as the spike material.

Rapid Method for Separation of Extraneous Materials from Whole and Degerminated Corn Meal, Prepared Mustard, and Soy Flour

1967 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-509
Author(s):  
Mary T Miller
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Rapid Method ◽  
Chloride Solution ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Soy Flour ◽  
Corn Meal ◽  
Hydrolysis Method ◽  
Separatory Funnel ◽  
Time Required

Abstract A rapid method, based on acid hydrolysis in the presence of mineral oil, has been developed to separate extraneous materials from whole and degerminated corn meal, prepared mustard, and soy flour. Corn meal may be first examined for rodent excreta by method 36.032 and then examined for light filth, or it may be analyzed directly for light filth by the acid hydrolysis method. Soy flour is prepared for analysis by solubilizing the protein in dilute sodium chloride solution in the presence of mineral oil. The Kilborn separatory funnel is used with all 3 products. The proposed method improves recoveries of insect fragments by 13—34% and rodent hair recoveries hy 25—54%. Analyst time required for actual assay is reduced by at least onethird. The method will be subjected to collaborative study

Collaborative Study of an Enzymatic Digestion Method for the Isolation of Light Filth from Ground Beef or Hamburger

1976 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-52
Author(s):  
Phillip Alioto ◽  
Mary Andreas
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Ground Beef ◽  
Enzymatic Digestion ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Digestion Method ◽  
Light Mineral ◽  
Filter Papers ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Collaborative results are presented for a proposed method for light filth extraction from ground beef or hamburger. The method involves enzymatic digestion, wet sieving, and extraction with light mineral oil from 40% isopropanol. Recoveries are good and filter papers are clean. This method has been adopted as official first action.

Extraction of Light Filth from Spirulina Powders and Tablets: Collaborative Study

1989 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-453
Author(s):  
Marvin J Nakashima
Keyword(s):  
Green Alga ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Blue Green Alga ◽  
Hcl Solution ◽  
Wet Sieving

Abstract Results are reported for a collaborative study of a method for the extraction of light filth from spirulina (a blue-green alga) powder and tablets. A 50 g portion of either powder or tablets is dispersed in water, and then boiled with dilute HCl solution. Hairs and insect fragments are isolated by wet sieving on a No. 230 sieve, flotation with mineral oil, and washings of the mineral oil in a percolator. Average recoveries by 12 collaborators for tablets and powders were 70.6 and 70.2%, respectively, for 10 rat hair spikes and 68.3 and 84.4%, respectively, for 20 insect fragment spikes. The method has been approved interim official first action.

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