The IFU Methods of Analyses have been developed over the years by a team of renowned chemists and microbiologists from the fields of academia and the food industry. The various methods are reviewed annually taking into consideration new technology as well as new demands made of the food industry.

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single methods of analysis

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IFUMA01Determination of Relative Density (Pycnometer Method)Revised in 20051989200050.00
IFUMA01ARelative Density (Method using Density Meter)Revised in 20051998200050.00
IFUMA02Determination of Ethanol by Gas ChromatographyRevised in 2005-198750.00
IFUMA03Determination of Titratable AcidityRevised in 20051996-50.00
IFUMA04Determination of SugarThis method is no longer recommended-19850.00
IFUMA05Determination of Volatile AcidsRevised in 2005-196850.00
IFUMA06Calculation of Titrable Non-Volatile AcidsThis method has been incorporated as an addendum to method N°3 Titratable Acidity-19620.00
IFUMA07Determination of Total Sulphurous DioxideThis method is no longer recommended-19680.00
IFUMA07ADetermination of Total Sulphurous AcidRevised in 20051987200050.00
IFUMA08Determination of Soluble Solids (Indirect Method by Refractometry)Revised in 20051991200050.00
IFUMA09Determination of AshRevised in 20051962198950.00
IFUMA10Determination of Ash AlkalinityRevised in 20051962198950.00
IFUMA11Determination of pH ValueRevised in 20051968198950.00
IFUMA12Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)Revised in 2005-197450.00
IFUMA13Determination of CopperThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 7.1964-0.00
IFUMA14Determination of LeadThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 7.1964-0.00
IFUMA15Determination of IronThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 7.1964-0.00
IFUMA16Polarographic Determination of Heavy Metals Lead, Copper and Zinc

This method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 6.

1964-0.00
IFUMA17ADetermination of ascorbic acid by HPLCRevised in 20051987199550.00
IFUMA18Fermentation Test (Screening Test for the Presence of Preservatives)Revised in 19981974199850.00
IFUMA19Determination of Lactic AcidThis method is no longer recommended.1964-0.00
IFUMA20Determination of Tartaric AcidThis method is no longer recommended.1964-0.00
IFUMA20ARapid Determination of Tartaric AcidThis method is no longer recommended.1970-0.00
IFUMA21Determination of L-Malic Acid, EnzymaticRevised in 2005-198550.00
IFUMA22Determination of Citric Acid, (enzymatic)Revised in 2005-198550.00
IFUMA23Detection of Organic AcidsThis method is no longer recommended.-19870.00
IFUMA24Detection of Artificial Water-Soluble Artificial ColorantsRevised in 20051968197450.00
IFUMA25Organoleptic ExaminationRevised in 20051964-50.00
IFUMA26Determination of PectinRevised in 20051995199650.00
IFUMA27Colour MeasurementThis method is no longer recommended by the IFU Analytical Commission. An appropriate IFU recommendation has been published under IFUREC09.1965-0.00
IFUMA28Determination of Total Nitrogen-199150.00
IFUMA29Measurement of "Apparent Viscosity"This method is no longer recommended by the IFU Analytical Commission. An appropriate IFU recommendation on measurement of viscosity is in preparation.1968-0.00
IFUMA30Determination of Formol NumberRevised in 20051984-50.00
IFUMA31Sugars, DetectionThis method is no longer recommended.1965-0.00
IFUMA32Detection of Sorbitol and MannitolThis method is no longer recommended.1970-0.00
IFUMA33Determination of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and MagnesiumRevised in 2005-198450.00
IFUMA34Determination of Calcium and MagnesiumThis method is no longer recommended.1965-0.00
IFUMA35Determination of Total PhosphorusThis method is no longer recommended.1965-0.00
IFUMA36Determination of SulphateRevised in 2005-198750.00
IFUMA37Determination of ChlorideRevised in 2005-199150.00
IFUMA38Determination of AluminiumThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 7.1965-0.00
IFUMA39Determination of TinThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 7.-19730.00
IFUMA40Detection of Artificial SweetenersThis method is no longer recommended. Under replacement by IFU recommendation.1972-0.00
IFUMA41Detection of PreservativesThis method is no longer recommended.1972-0.00
IFUMA42Determination of Carbone DioxideMethod under revision / consideration for IFU recommendation.196619760.00
IFUMA43Determination of Diethyl PyrocarbonateThis method is no longer recommended.1970-0.00
IFUMA44Determination of Total Carotenoids and of ß-CaroteneThis method is no longer recommended. See method N° 59.1972-0.00
IFUMA45Determination of Essential Oils (Bromate Method)Revised in 20051972-50.00
IFUMA46Determination of Pectin Esterase (PE) Activity in Citrus Juices and their ConcentratesRevised in 20051972-50.00
IFUMA47Determination of ArsenicThis method is no longer recommended. See recommendation 6.1973-0.00
IFUMA48Determination of Nitrate and NitriteThis method is no longer recommended.-19760.00
IFUMA49Determination of ProlineRevised in 20051983-50.00
IFUMA50Determination of PhosphateRevised in 20051983-50.00
IFUMA51Determination of Alcohol Modified Rebelein MethodThis method is no longer recommended.1983-50.00
IFUMA52Determination of Alcohol, EnzymaticRevised in 20051983199650.00
IFUMA53Determination of Lactid Acid, EnzymaticRevised in 20051983199650.00
IFUMA54Determination of D-Isocitric Acid, EnzymaticRevised in 20051984-50.00
IFUMA55Determination of Glucose and Fructose, EnzymaticRevised in 20051985-50.00
IFUMA56Determination of Sucrose, EnzymaticRevised in 20051985199850.00
IFUMA57Determination of Free Amino AcidsRevised in 2005-198950.00
IFUMA58Determination of Hesperidin and Naringin, HPLCRevised in 20051991-50.00
IFUMA59Determination of Total Carotenoids and Individual Carotenoid GroupsRevised in 20081991199850.00
IFUMA60Determination of Centrifugable PulpRevised in 20051991199850.00
IFUMA61Determination of Total Dry MatterRevised in 20051991-50.00
IFUMA62D-Sorbitol (Enzymatic)Revised in 20051995-50.00
IFUMA63Preservatives (HPLC)Revised in 20051995-50.00
IFUMA64D-malic Acid (Enzymatic)Revised in 20051995-50.00
IFUMA65Tartaric Acid in Grape Juice (HPLC)Revised in 20051995-50.00
IFUMA66Acetic Acid (Enzymatic Method)Revised in 20051996-50.00
IFUMA67Determination of Sugars and Sorbitol (HPLC)Revised in 20051996-50.00
IFUMA68Test for Pectin (Turbidimetric)Revised in 20051996-50.00
IFUMA69Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HPLC)Revised in 20051996-50.00
IFUMA70Cell Content of Pulps and Juices1998-50.00
IFUMA71Anthocyanins by HPLC1998-50.00
IFUMA72Fumaric Acid (HPLC)-199850.00
IFUMA73Detection of Starch in Fruit Juices-200050.00
IFUMA74Determination of Nitrate by Ion Chromatography-200050.00
IFUMA75Haze Instability Test-200150.00
IFUMA76Determination of D-Gluconic Acid in Grape Juice (Enzymatic)Revised in 2006-200150.00
IFUMA77Determination of Glycerol in Grape Juice (Enzymatic)-200150.00
IFUMA78Determination of Galacturonic Acid using High Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography-200450.00
IFUMA79Measurement of Polyols in Fruit and Vegetable Juices using Electrochemical detection2010-50.00
IFUMA80Measurement of the Colour of Clear and Hazy Juices (Spectrophotometric Method)2010-50.00
IFUREC01Detection of Invert Syrup Addition by Oligosaccharide AnalysisRevised in 2005-199650.00
IFUREC02Recommendation for the Determination of PatulinRevised in 2005-199650.00
IFUREC03The Use of Isotopic Procedures in the Analysis of Fruit Juices-199650.00
IFUREC04Detection of Syrup Addition to Juices by Capillary Gas Chromatography1999-50.00
IFUREC05Recommendation for Vitamin C Analysis-200050.00
IFUREC06Determination of Heavy Metals in Fruit Juices-200050.00
IFUREC07Recommendations for Turbidity Measurements-200350.00
IFUREC08Recommendations for Analysis of High Intensity Sweeteners2007-50.00
IFUREC09Recommendation for Colour Measurements in Cloudy Juices2007-50.00
IFUREC10Recommendations for Analysis of Ochratoxin in Fruit Juices2005-50.00

single microbiological methods

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IFUMB01Microbiological Examination of Fruits, Vegetables and related Products : General Laboratory Instructions1996-50.00
IFUMB02Total Count of Potential Spoilaging Microorganisms of Fruits and related Products1996-50.00
IFUMB03Yeasts Count Procedure-199650.00
IFUMB04Moulds Count Procedure-199650.00
IFUMB05Lactic Acid Bacteria, Count Procedure-199650.00
IFUMB06Mesophilic & Thermoduric - Thermophilic Bacteria : Spores Count-199650.00
IFUMB07Sterility Testing of "Aseptic Filled Products", "Commercial Sterile Products", "Preserved Products"-199850.00
IFUMB08Alternative Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Fruit Juices and Related Products Industry-199850.00
IFUMB09Microbiological Examination of Potential Spoilaging Microorganisms of Tomato products-199850.00
IFUMB10Microbiological Examination of Potential Spoilaging Microorganisms of Low Acid and High pH Vegetable Products-199850.00
IFUMB11Fruits Juices and Pathogenic Micro-Organisms-199950.00
IFUMB12Method on the Detection of Taint Producing Alicyclobacillus in Fruit JuicesRevised March 20072004200750.00

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IFUMAENTEntire Methods of Analysis Collection--990.00

entire microbiological methods collection

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IFUMBENTEntire Microbiological Methods Collection--300.00