This Standard specifies the methods for determining the fat content in foods. Method 1, Soxhlet extraction, is applicable to the determination of free fat in foods. Method 2, acid hydrolysis, is applicable to the determination of fat in foods (excluding milk and dairy products). Method 3, alkaline hydrolysis, is applicable to the determination of fat in milk and dairy products, foods for special dietary purposes, and protein beverages. Method 4, Gerber method, is applicable to the determination of fat in raw milk, sterilized milk and pasteurized milk. Method 1 - Soxhlet Extraction
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 5009.6-2025 (GB5009.6-2025)
Description (Translated English)
National food safety standard - Determination of fat in foods
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
C53
Word Count Estimation
16,111
Date of Issue
2025-09-02
Issuing agency(ies)
National Health Commission; State Administration for Market Regulation
