Food testing services
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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. For food supplements and fortified foods, we offer vitamin and mineral content determination, the results of which help display nutrient content by EU supplement labeling rules.
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 testing covering all the allergens defined in the regulation, including peanut, gluten, milk, and soy, among others.
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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.
Examples of contaminants and foods that require testing include the following:
Shelf life testing
Measurlabs offers food shelf life testing options for determining the expiration date of beverages and ready meals. Shelf life testing is based on microbiological analysis of E. Coli, salmonella, and other microorganisms forming on the product towards the end of the estimated shelf life.
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:
Rheology of "thick" liquids, such as honey and ketchup
Particle size distribution and flowability characteristics of powdery food ingredients
Osmolarity and osmolality of sports drinks and other products with dissolved ionic or molecular substances
Sorption kinetics and isotherms of food powders with dynamic vapor sorption
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.
Questions?
Don't hesitate to ask food and food contact material expert Niko Markkinen about testing options.
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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Have questions or need help? Email us at info@measurlabs.com or call +358 50 336 6128.