Additives
Food additives play a vital role in the global food supply chain, preserving the qualities and characteristics consumers crave. They ensure food safety, nutrition, and appeal from "farm to fork," while adhering to strict regulations for proven utility, consumption safety, and consumer trust.
Precision Detection and Analysis
At Mérieux NutriSciences, we excel at detecting foodborne threats with utmost precision. Our expert analyses offer quantification of various additives, such as antioxidants, dyes and colors, preservatives, flavors and sweeteners, and product enhancers. We commonly test for these additives to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.
Antioxidants
- BHT, BHA
- Gallates,
- Resveratrol
- Isoflavones
- Phytosterols
Dyes and Colorants
- Natural
- Carotenoids
- Beta – carotene
- Lutein
- Curcumin
- Astaxanthin
- Canthaxanthin
- Artificial colorings
Preservatives
- Sulfur dioxide
- Sorbic acid
- Benzoic acid
- Parabens
- Propionic acid
- Acidulants (lactic, citric, tartaric)
Flavors and Sweeteners
- Vanillin
- Aspartame
- Saccharin
- Cyclamate
Other Enhancers
- Phosphates
- Glutamates
- Propylene glycol
- Vanillin
- Alcohols
- Pimaricin
- Natamycin
- Nisin
- Nucleotides
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