Carotenoid analysis package
Carotenoids are pigments present in various food products either naturally or as additives, for example, as food colorants. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 regulates the use of carotenoids as food additives.
This test package includes the determination of the following carotenoids with an HPLC-UV-VIS method:
Astaxanthin
Lutein
Zeaxanthin
Canthaxanthin
β-apo-8'-carotenal
Cytraxanthin
Ethyl-β-apo-8'-carotenoate
β-carotene
Lycopene
Non-identified xanthophylls
Total sum of carotenoids
- Suitable sample matrices
- Food, feed, dietary supplements
- Required sample quantity
- 50 g
- Typical turnaround time
- 2 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 0.3 mg/kg per parameter
- Available quality systems
- Accredited test method
- Device types
- Method expert
Price
We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.
Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.
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