{"id":35096,"date":"2020-07-15T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scioninstruments.com\/news\/scion-instruments-recommended-for-fame-analysis\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T13:50:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T13:50:50","slug":"scion-instruments-recommended-for-fame-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scioninstruments.com\/us\/scion-instruments-recommended-for-fame-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"FAME Analysis by GC \u2013 GOED Recommended Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Experts in FAME Analysis<\/h2>\n

SCION Instruments has been named the recommended equipment for Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) analysis by The GOED, the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids.<\/p>\n

Guidance documents released in June 2020 mentioned SCION Instruments 436-GC with PTV as the recommended equipment for getting optimal results for analysis of fatty acids. (The 8300 GC<\/a>\u00a0is the next generation 436 instrument, delivering the same excellent performance)<\/p>\n

The document states:<\/p>\n

\u201cRecovery of long-chain unsaturated compound is the most challenging a GC can do. One recommendation to attain optimal analytical recovery is to reduce losses of EPA, DHA, and other polyunsaturated fatty acids during the GC-FID analysis to a minimum, in particular by using the best injector system that avoids thermal cracking and selective evaporation (discrimination). Achieving near 100% recovery has also been demonstrated to continue to minimise inter-laboratory variability. Near 100% recover has been achieved using GC-FID by SCION Instruments 436-GC Gas Chromatograph\u201d.1<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n

Explore the rest of our article for more information on FAME analysis.<\/p>\n

What Is FAME Analysis and Why Is It Important?<\/h2>\n

FAME analysis<\/strong>, also known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester analysis, is a technique used to identify and quantify the fatty acid composition of a sample. The processes involves converting the fatty acids into their methyl esters where they are then analysed in detail through techniques such as gas chromatography (GC). Fatty acids can be found in a variety of things including oils, food products, environmental samples, and biological tissues.2<\/sup>\u00a0Through FAME analysis we can obtain valuable information about samples lipid metabolisms, nutritional quality, environmental conditions, and microbial populations. Fatty acid analysis is additionally an important tool in optimising the taste, texture, and shelf life of food products.<\/p>\n

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FAME analysis is important for various reasons including:<\/p>\n