Table 4. Analytical proficiency test (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme) for retinol, α-tocopherol, and cholesterol
Analytes
Sample
Assigned value
Analytical value
z-Score
Vitamin A
1)
(μg/100 g)
Mixed fat spread
52.8
50.03
-0.6
Vitamin E
2)
(mg/100 g)
Infant formula
11.0
12.02
0.9
Cholesterol (mg/100 g)
Infant formula
521.0
508.90
-0.2
1)
As retinol, the sum of cis- and trans-isomers.
2)
As α-tocopherol content.