Proximate Analysis Methods — Match the Column

Question

Match the proximate principle with its method of analysis:

Column A (Proximate Principle) Column B (Analysis Method)
1. Crude protein (a) Calculated by difference
2. Ether extract (b) Hot air oven
3. Total Ash (c) Kjeldahl method
4. Moisture (d) Soxhlet apparatus
5. NFE (e) Muffle furnace
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Match the proximate principle with its method of analysis:

Column A (Proximate Principle) Column B (Analysis Method)
1. Crude protein (a) Calculated by difference
2. Ether extract (b) Hot air oven
3. Total Ash (c) Kjeldahl method
4. Moisture (d) Soxhlet apparatus
5. NFE (e) Muffle furnace
  1. 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-b, 5-a — Correct Answer
  2. 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-b, 5-a
  3. 1-c, 2-e, 3-d, 4-b, 5-a
  4. 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-b, 5-a
Principle Method / Instrument / Condition
Crude Protein (CP) Kjeldahl method — N% × 6.25 = CP%
Ether Extract (EE) Soxhlet apparatus — petroleum ether solvent extraction
Total Ash Muffle furnace — 600°C for 2 hours
Moisture Hot air oven — 100°C for 1 hour
NFE Calculated by difference: 100 − (CP + EE + CF + Ash)

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