A reliable and accurate analysis of food samples can only be guaranteed by reproducible sample preparation. This chapter describes the process of turning a laboratory sample into a representative part sample with homogeneous analytical fineness by choosing the most suitable mill. Important aspects of size reduction and homogenization are explained, a variety of application examples is given, and specific applications such as cryogenic grinding are discussed in detail.
Part of the book: Ideas and Applications Toward Sample Preparation for Food and Beverage Analysis