Improvement in the Reliability of AOAC Official MethodSM 2012.15 for Iodine, Part-2.

Background: In our previous study, the AOAC Official MethodSM2012.15 (Method 2012.15) was modified by adding carbon (as methanol) to the standard and final test solutions for accurate quantification of iodine in infant and special formulas after incomplete matrix oven digestion.

Improvement in the Reliability of AOAC 2012.15 for Iodine.

Reliable measurements of iodine are essential for ensuring the quality of infant formula. The AOAC 2012.15 for iodine tends to produce higher results in the presence of carbon remaining in the final test solution after digestion with alkaline dissolution.

Improvement of Versatility and Analytical Range of AOAC Official Method 2015.06 for Selenium.

AOAC Official Method 2015.06 is not applicable for infant formula without selenium addition because of lack of sensitivity. In addition, Method 2015.