Tare filter bag holder, and accurately weigh the filter bag.
Transfer 2 g of food sample into the filter bag. Record the exact sample
weight.
Seal filter bag 2mm of its open end using a special heat sealer.
Insert Teflon Insert in the Extraction Vessel of the Ankom XT10 Fat
Extractor.
Add the 350 ml petroleum ether into the Extraction Vessel: 200 ml
directly into the vessel and 150 ml into the Teflon Insert.
Turn heat on. Select 60 minutes extraction time and start the
extraction.
After 60 minutes, the Ankom Fat Extractor will turn off automatically.
Data Table
Questions
1. Calculate percentage crude fat (on dry basis) according to the
following formula:
% crude fat
Wt(g) sample with bag before extraction Wt(g) sample with bag after extraction
Wt(g) original sample
10