Development of acceptable sample preparation techniques that are repeatable and provide accurate analysis of key components. Report of analytical protocols in appropriate outlets. Evaluation of new technology for applicability to analysis of key soybean constituents.
Achieving the objectives
• Better hydrolysis methods were developed that resulted in less destruction of key components and increased the speed of analysis using microwave heating
Not achieving the objectives
• A number of problems were encountered that interfered with the ability of the instrumentation to separate out the various components
• Difficulties with repeatability of analysis of soybean samples were encountered
• Part of the problem related to the viscosity of the samples that required increased sonication and filtration, lengthening the time required for analysis