CHEMISTRY
Exploring the Role of Nutritional Testing Labs in Next-Gen Food Safety
Discover how nutritional testing labs advance food accuracy, safety, and innovation through cutting-edge analysis and 2025 nutrition trends.
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
Chemistry Testing Resources
Sample Pick-Up
Arrange convenient and secure pickup of your samples through our fleet of couriers.
Sample Supplies
Supplies are available for sampling, packing, storing, and shipping your samples.
MyMXNS Portal
Manage your daily food safety system with our easy-to-use, reliable customer portal.
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PFAS in Food Manufacturing: Regulations and Alternatives
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