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Food testing services

Measurlabs offers a comprehensive selection of food testing services from allergen determination and contaminant screening to shelf life testing and nutritional analysis. Testing is key to ensuring optimal product quality and compliance with national and international food safety legislation.
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Food nutritional value

Nutritional analysis

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 requires nutritional information to be included on the label of most packaged foods. We provide laboratory testing to determine the nutritional content of solid and liquid food products in accordance with the regulation. Parameters included in the analysis are total fat, saturated fat, protein, carbohydrates, sugars, salt (sodium), and energy content. Dietary fiber can be included or excluded.

Similar analyses are also available for alcoholic beverages and pet food. We also offer vitamin analysis and mineral content determination, the results of which can be used to display accurate nutrient content according to EU food and supplement labeling rules.

Nutritional analysis of food (EU 1169/2011) (BIG 7)

The nutrition declaration should appear on the label of most packaged foodstuffs. The Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 defines what information must appear on the label. This nutritional analysis package includes the following parameters: Moisture, Ash, Total fat (solvent extraction following acid hydrolysis), Fatty acid composition (including sum parameter for saturated fat, more detailed parameter list available upon request), Protein (Kjeldahl method), Sugar profile (HPLC-PAD method) including fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, sucrose, NaCl calculated from sodium (Na) (ICP method), Calculated carbohydrate and energy content . The used methods are subject to change depending on the food matrix. Accreditation of test methods might also vary depending on the food matrix.
290 €
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Nutritional analysis of food (EU 1169/2011) (BIG 8 - including dietary fiber)

The nutrition declaration should appear on the label of most packaged foodstuffs. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 defines what information must appear on the label. In this nutritional analysis package, the following parameters will be determined: Moisture, Ash, Total fat (solvent extraction following acid hydrolysis), Fatty acid composition (including sum parameter for saturated fat, more detailed parameter list available upon request), Protein (Kjeldahl method), Sugar profile (HPLC-PAD method) including fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, sucrose, Dietary fiber (high molecular weight dietary fiber, method based on AOAC 991.43), NaCl calculated from sodium (Na) (ICP method), Calculated carbohydrate and energy content . The analytical methods and their accreditation status may vary depending on the specific food matrix. For dietary fiber, methods to include soluble dietary fiber are also available, such as methods based on AOAC 2017.16.
380 €
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Nutritional analysis of an alcoholic beverage

Nutrient content analysis of alcoholic beverage samples, including the following parameters: Moisture, Ash, Total fat (solvent extraction following acid hydrolysis), Protein (Kjeldahl method), Sugar profile (HPLC-PAD method) including fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, and sucrose, NaCl calculated from sodium (ICP method), Calculated carbohydrate and energy content, Alcohol content (GC-FID method). According to EU food labeling regulations, it is not currently mandatory to provide a nutrition declaration on the packaging of most alcoholic beverages sold in the EU. Nonetheless, companies are encouraged to provide the information voluntarily.
290 €
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Nutritional composition of feed and pet food

Nutritional analysis of compound feed or complementary feed intended for cats, dogs, and other furry animals. Testing is recommended to fulfill the feed labeling requirements outlined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 767/2009. The following parameters are included: Moisture, Ash, Crude protein, Crude fat, Crude fiber, Nitrogen-free extract (NFE).
99 €
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Prices excluding VAT.

Allergen testing

Allergen testing

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 requires information on potential allergens to always be displayed on food packaging, as this information is of utmost importance for consumer safety. Measurlabs offers allergen detection with the ELISA method, covering most allergens and intolerance-causing substances listed in the regulation:

  • Gluten (calculated based on gliadin content)

  • Crustaceans

  • Egg

  • Fish

  • Peanuts

  • Soya

  • Milk (beta-lactoglobulin, casein, total milk proteins)

  • Almonds

  • Hazelnuts

  • Cashews

  • Pistachios

  • Mustard

  • Sesame seeds

  • Lupin

  • Molluscs

  • Sulfite (and sulfur dioxide)

Plant alkaloid testing

Contaminant analysis

Contaminants may end up in food at different stages of the production cycle, for example, as a result of polluted raw materials or harmful chemicals forming during the cooking process. Several EU regulations address food contaminants, including (EU) 2023/915, (EU) 2017/2158, and (EC) 396/2005. Testing should be performed on high-risk foods listed in the relevant regulations.

Some examples of our food contaminant screening services include the following:

Shelf life testing for prepared meals

Shelf life testing

Measurlabs offers shelf-life testing options for determining the expiration date of food, feed, and supplement products. Shelf life studies are designed on a case-by-case basis, and they may include a range of tests, such as microbiological analyses, sensory testing, water activity measurements, and pH determinations. Fat oxidation parameters, such as peroxide value and p-Anisidine value, should also be evaluated for relevant products.

Assessment of physical and chemical properies

The physical and chemical properties of food products, including raw materials, can have a significant impact on the quality of the final product, as well as the smoothness of the production process. Depending on the form that the product takes, relevant parameters to be assessed can include the following:

More extensive testing is required if a food product is likely to contain nanoscale particles or have properties on the nanoscale. For this, Measurlabs offers nanomaterial analyses according to EFSA guidelines.

Dynamic viscosity determination – rotary rheometer

Determination of the dynamic shear viscosity using a rotary rheometer. The displayed price includes a shear rate ramp test at a specified temperature. Please specify the following upon ordering the test: desired testing temperature (max. 200 °C), desired shear rate range (from 0,1 s^-1 to 100 s^-1). The set-up configuration of the rheometer can be chosen based on the sample type (the most common options are parallel plate and cone-and-plate). Do not hesitate to ask for a quote for a custom viscosity testing program. For example: temperatures from -20 to 600 °C, and shear rate ranges from 0,01 to 1,000 s^-1 are possible, as well as rotational and oscillatory measurements, time and temperature sweeps, etc.
455 €
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Particle size distribution using dynamic light scattering (DLS)

Determination of particle size distribution (PSD) by dynamic light scattering (DLS). Analysis can be done from dispersions or solids that can be dispersed in water or organic solvents. The method is suitable for particle sizes from 0.4 nm to 10 µm.
87–371 €
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Osmolarity measurement

Determination of osmolarity of liquid samples using a freezing point osmometer according to the European Pharmacopoeia method Ph. Eur 2.2.35. Osmolarity is defined as the number of osmols per liter of liquid, reflecting the total number of dissolved ionic and molecular substances present in the solution in molarity. The results of the analysis are reported in mOsm/L. NOTE: The total concentration of the solute in the product needs to be provided (expressed in g/mL), as this information is necessary for the calculation of osmolarity. Without this information, only the product's osmolality (mOsm/kg) can be determined. If the product is a powder, please provide instructions for the preparation of the solution. Analysis can also be performed under GMP - please ask us for an offer.
250 €
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Osmolality measurement

The osmolality of liquid samples is determined using a freezing point osmometer according to the Ph. Eur 2.2.35 method. Osmolality is the number of osmols per kilogram of liquid, and it reflects the total number of dissolved ionic and molecular compounds present in a kilogram of solution. The results of the analysis are reported in mOsm/kg. The analysis includes the determination of relative density, as the value is necessary to calculate osmolality. NOTE: If the product is in powder form, please provide instructions for preparing the solution. Analysis can also be performed under GMP - ask for an offer from our experts.
250 €
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Prices excluding VAT.

Pasi Tuomikoski

Questions?

Don't hesitate to ask food testing expert Pasi Tuomikoski for more information about our services.

+358 50 368 3194

Specialty food analysis services

In addition to the routine tests described above, Measurlabs provides a range of rarer food analyses. These include nitrosamine impurity screening, microplastics testing, nanoparticle analysis, and stable isotope analysis using the IRMS method. Examples of available tests include the following:

If you are interested in IRMS analysis for determining the authenticity and geographical origin of products other than honey, please contact our experts to discuss analysis options.

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