EN 14166:2009
(Main)Foodstuffs - Determination of vitamin B6 by microbiological assay
Foodstuffs - Determination of vitamin B6 by microbiological assay
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of total vitamin B6 in foodstuffs by microbiological assay (MBA). Vitamin B6 is determined as the mass fraction of pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, including their phosphorylated or glycosylated derivatives. It is usually expressed as milligram vitamin B6 per 100 g of foodstuff. The method is applicable to samples that can be rendered homogeneous and do not contain high concentrations of antibiotics or other interfering substances. This method has been validated in an inter-laboratory test on fortified and non-fortified samples such as wholemeal flour, milk powder, mixed vegetables and pigs liver at levels from 0,5 mg/100 g to 1,9 mg/100 g. For further information on the validation data, see Annex B.
Lebensmittel - Mikrobiologische Bestimmung von Vitamin B6
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein mikrobiologisches Verfahren (microbiological assay - MBA) zur Bestimmung des Gesamtgehaltes an Vitamin B6 in Lebensmitteln fest. Vitamin B6 wird als Massenanteil von Pyridoxin, Pyridoxal und Pyridoxamin einschließlich deren phosphorylierter oder glykosylierter Derivate bestimmt. Dieser wird üblicherweise als Milligramm Vitamin B6 je 100 g Lebensmittel angegeben. Das Verfahren ist auf Proben anwendbar, die homogenisiert werden können und keine hohen Konzentrationen an Antibiotika oder anderen störenden Substanzen enthalten.
Dieses Verfahren wurde in einem Ringversuch an angereicherten und nicht angereicherten Proben validiert, wie Vollkornmehr, Milchpulver, Mischgemüse und Schweineleber, jeweils bei Gehalten von 0,5 mg/100 g bis 1,9 mg/100 g. Weitere Information zu Validierungsdaten, siehe Anhang B.
Produits alimentaires - Détermination de la vitamine B6 par essai microbiologique
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de dosage de la vitamine B6 totale présente dans les
produits alimentaires par essai microbiologique. La vitamine B6 est dosée comme étant la fraction massique
de la pyridoxine, du pyridoxal et de la pyridoxamine, y compris leurs dérivés phosphorylés ou glycosylés. Elle
est généralement exprimée en milligrammes de vitamine B6 par 100 g de produits alimentaires. La méthode
est applicable aux échantillons qui peuvent être homogénéisés et qui ne contiennent pas d’antibiotiques ou
autres substances interférentes en concentrations importantes.
La méthode a été validée par un essai interlaboratoire sur des échantillons enrichis et non enrichis tels que
farine complète, lait en poudre, assortiment de légumes et foies de porc, à des concentrations allant de
0,5 mg/100 g à 1,9 mg/100 g. Pour de plus amples informations sur les données de validation, voir
l’Annexe B.
Živila - Določevanje vitamina B6 z mikrobiološko analizo
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-May-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 275 - Food analysis - Horizontal methods
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 275/WG 9 - Vitamins and Carotenoids
- Current Stage
- 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 15-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 14166:2009 is a European standard developed by CEN that establishes a reliable method for the determination of total vitamin B6 in foodstuffs using the microbiological assay (MBA) technique. The method covers the measurement of vitamin B6 vitamers-pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine-along with their phosphorylated or glycosylated forms. Results are typically reported as milligrams of vitamin B6 per 100 grams of food product. The standard is relevant for food safety laboratories, food manufacturers, and regulatory authorities seeking to accurately assess the vitamin B6 content in a wide variety of foods, provided the samples can be homogenized and are not rich in antibiotics or interfering substances.
Key Topics
- Scope and Coverage: EN 14166:2009 is applicable to foodstuffs that can be rendered homogeneous. It covers both fortified and non-fortified products such as wholemeal flour, milk powder, mixed vegetables, and pig's liver, and has been validated at concentrations from 0.5 mg/100 g to 1.9 mg/100 g.
- Microbiological Assay Principle: The method relies on the growth response of a specific test organism (Saccharomyces uvarum) to vitamin B6 content extracted from food samples, benchmarked against a pyridoxine hydrochloride reference standard.
- Sample Preparation and Homogenization: Proper homogenization of samples is critical to ensure accuracy and reproducibility in vitamin B6 determination.
- Assay Formats: Flexible formats include both test tube and microtitre-plate variants, accommodating different laboratory settings.
- Precision and Validation: The method’s robustness and accuracy have been confirmed through inter-laboratory trials, with detailed precision data available for various food matrices.
Applications
The practical applications of EN 14166:2009 in food laboratories and industry include:
- Nutritional Labelling Compliance: Food producers and processors use this standard to determine vitamin B6 content for nutritional panels, regulatory submissions, and health claims.
- Quality Control: Laboratories rely on this method to monitor vitamin fortification levels in cereals, dairy products, processed foods, and supplements.
- Research and Development: R&D teams employ this standard to assess the impact of formulation changes and processing conditions on vitamin B6 stability.
- Reference Materials Certification: The method supports the certification and characterization of reference materials used in proficiency testing and laboratory quality assurance.
- Support for Food Regulation: Regulatory agencies can apply this standard for market surveillance and enforcement of food standards related to micronutrient content.
Related Standards
For a comprehensive approach to vitamin and micronutrient analysis in foodstuffs, users of EN 14166:2009 should also consider these related standards:
- EN ISO 3696: Specifies requirements for water used in laboratory analysis, crucial for accurate microbiological assays.
- ISO standards on food microbiology and vitamin determination: Offer additional validated methodologies for other B vitamins and food categories.
- Codex Alimentarius Guidelines: Provide international recommendations on micronutrient analysis and nutritional labeling.
- Other CEN food microbiology standards: Address methods for detecting vitamins and contaminants in different food matrices.
Keywords: EN 14166:2009, vitamin B6 determination, microbiological assay, food analysis standards, nutritional labelling, food microbiology, vitamin B6 assay, CEN standards, foodstuff vitamins, laboratory vitamin analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14166:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Foodstuffs - Determination of vitamin B6 by microbiological assay". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of total vitamin B6 in foodstuffs by microbiological assay (MBA). Vitamin B6 is determined as the mass fraction of pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, including their phosphorylated or glycosylated derivatives. It is usually expressed as milligram vitamin B6 per 100 g of foodstuff. The method is applicable to samples that can be rendered homogeneous and do not contain high concentrations of antibiotics or other interfering substances. This method has been validated in an inter-laboratory test on fortified and non-fortified samples such as wholemeal flour, milk powder, mixed vegetables and pigs liver at levels from 0,5 mg/100 g to 1,9 mg/100 g. For further information on the validation data, see Annex B.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of total vitamin B6 in foodstuffs by microbiological assay (MBA). Vitamin B6 is determined as the mass fraction of pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, including their phosphorylated or glycosylated derivatives. It is usually expressed as milligram vitamin B6 per 100 g of foodstuff. The method is applicable to samples that can be rendered homogeneous and do not contain high concentrations of antibiotics or other interfering substances. This method has been validated in an inter-laboratory test on fortified and non-fortified samples such as wholemeal flour, milk powder, mixed vegetables and pigs liver at levels from 0,5 mg/100 g to 1,9 mg/100 g. For further information on the validation data, see Annex B.
EN 14166:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 07.100.30 - Food microbiology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14166:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ENV 14166:2001, EN ISO 3696:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Lebensmittel - Mikrobiologische Bestimmung von Vitamin B6Produits alimentaires - Détermination de la vitamine B6 par essai microbiologiqueFoodstuffs - Determination of vitamin B6 by microbiological assay07.100.30Mikrobiologija živilFood microbiologyICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14166:2009SIST EN 14166:2009en,fr,de01-december-2009SIST EN 14166:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST ENV 14166:20021DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14166May 2009ICS 07.100.30Supersedes ENV 14166:2001
English VersionFoodstuffs - Determination of vitamin B6 by microbiologicalassayProduits alimentaires - Détermination de la vitamine B6 paressai microbiologiqueLebensmittel - Mikrobiologische Bestimmung von VitaminB6This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 April 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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Vitamin B6 calibration lines obtained by MBA using the test organism Saccharomyces uvarum . 12Annex B (informative)
Precision data . 13Bibliography . 14 SIST EN 14166:2009
or suitable alternative) Dissolve the agar in glass distilled water according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Heat to boil. Dispense 5 ml aliquots into glass bottles, cap and autoclave at 121 °C for 15 min. Cool at an angle for slopes to form. Store in a refrigerator for up to three months.
1) This information is given for the convenience of users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results. SIST EN 14166:2009
Dilute 2 ml of the stock solution (4.5.1) to 20 ml with 0,1 mol/l HCl. Measure the absorbance value at 290 nm against 0,1 mol/l HCl solution (pH ≈ 1). Calculate the mass concentration, , in µg/ml of the stock solution according to equation (1): ερVMA××=w (1) where:
A is the absorbance value of the solution at 290 nm; 0 is the molar extinction coefficient in a hydrochloric acid solution of c(HCl) = 0,1 mol/l at max = 290 nm (here: 8 400 mmol-1cm-1, see [2]); Mw is the molar mass of the standard substance, in gram per mol; V is the dilution factor, i.e. 10. 4.7 Intermediate pyridoxine calibration solution, (C8H11NO3) ≈ 400 ng/ml Dilute 2 ml of pyridoxine stock solution (4.5.1) to 1000 ml with glass distilled water. Prepare on day of use. 4.8 Calibration solutions 4.8.1 Pyridoxine calibration solution 20, (C8H11NO3) = 20 ng/ml Dilute 5 ml intermediate calibration solution (4.7) to 100 ml with glass distilled water. Prepare on day of use. 4.8.2 Pyridoxine calibration solution 10, (C8H11NO3) = 10 ng/ml Dilute 25 ml of pyridoxine calibration solution 20 (4.8.1) to 50 ml with glass distilled water. Prepare on day of use. 4.8.3 Pyridoxine calibration solution 5, (C8H11NO3)
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