This standard specifies determination method for the added citrate content (expressed as citric acid) in cheese and processed cheese products.
This standard is applicable to the determination of added citrate content in cheese and processed cheese products.
2 Normative References
The following documents for the application of this document are essential. Any dated reference, just dated edition applies to this document. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies to this document.
3 Principle
When determining the total citrate content in the sample, the added citrate content is obtained by deducting the citrate content (converted by 0.04 times of the lactose amount) carried into the sample by raw material, while citrate is expressed as citric acid.
