Table 8. z-Scores of retinol and α-tocopherol analyses in a proficiency test (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme, FAPAS)

Analytes Test sample name Assigned value Analytical value z-Score
Vitamin A1) (μg/100 g) Powdered baby food 492.0 483.94 −0.1
Vitamin E2) (mg/100 g) 11.4 10.17 −1.1
As retinol, the sum of cis- and trans-isomers
As α-tocopherol