SPICES
The Best Methods for Herb and Spice Authenticity Testing
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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
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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.
CHEMISTRY
Chemical Contaminants in Food: Navigating MRL Compliance
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SPICES
Adulteration in Spices: Purity, Potency, and Chemistry
Detect adulteration in spices with expert testing. Mérieux NutriSciences uses HPLC and DNA analysis to ensure purity and potency in your supply chain.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Unlock the Secrets to Amazon Dietary Supplement Verification
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PET FOOD
Exploring Fiber: Key Insights for Pet Nutrition
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CHEMISTRY
PFAS in Food Manufacturing: Regulations and Alternatives
Learn how to manage PFAS in food manufacturing. This webinar covers PFAS risks, FDA regulations, exposure sources, and safer alternatives.