Nutritional Testing
As the demand for healthier food options grows, consumers are becoming more conscious about the quality and nutritional value of what they eat. To provide accurate information on nutrition labels and packaging, it is crucial to validate and confirm the content of sugar, salt, and fat through advanced analytical techniques.
Elevating Global Food Quality With Reliable Nutritional Testing Solutions
At Mérieux NutriSciences, we provide an extensive array of nutritional testing solutions to support food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers, and retailers across the globe. Our cutting-edge nutritional chemistry tests offer a trustworthy and accurate analysis of various food products, encompassing:
Allergen Testing
- Testing for the presence of allergens like peanuts, soy, dairy, gluten, tree nuts, shellfish, etc.
- Compliance with allergen labeling laws.
Food Label Claims Verification
- Laboratory testing to verify claims like "low-fat," "high-fiber," "sugar-free," or "organic."
- Ensuring compliance with certification bodies (USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Kosher, Halal).
Mineral Testing
Discover the secrets hidden within commonly labeled minerals as we meticulously analyze their composition. Our comprehensive individual element analyses provide valuable insights, while our basic and expanded screens offer a deeper understanding. Uncover the power of minerals such as calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, and a range of trace elements, including boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, selenium, and zinc. Explore the extraordinary world of minerals with us.
- Calcium
- Iodine
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Silicon
- Sodium
- Sulphur
- Trace elements (boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, selenium)
- Zinc
Nutrition Label Testing
As you move to take your new product to market, select from one of our easy nutritional packages to gain results for what is needed on your labels.
- Mandatory & Voluntary Nutritional Package
- Label with Nutritional Package
- Calculated Label with Nutritional Package
- Added Sugar calculation
- Alcoholic Drink Nutritional Package
- AAFCO Nutritional Package
- Lab testing to determine macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), and caloric values.
- Software-based analysis using ingredient databases to estimate nutritional values.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with FDA (U.S.), EFSA (Europe), CFIA (Canada), FSSAI (India), or other country-specific food labeling regulations.
- Meeting requirements for nutrition facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen declarations, and claims (e.g., "organic," "gluten-free," "non-GMO").
Shelf-Life and Stability Testing
- Evaluating product expiration dates, sensory qualities, and microbiological safety.
- Testing for moisture migration, oxidation, and microbial growth.
Vitamins – Water and Fat Soluble
- A Vitamins – Retinol, Beta Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin
- B Vitamins – Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine(B6), Biotin (B7), Cobalamin (B12), Folic Acid
- C Vitamins – Ascorbic Acid
- D Vitamins – D2, D3
- E Vitamins – Alpha-Tocopherol
- K Vitamins
Ingredient and Contaminant Testing
- Checking for contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, or microbial pathogens.
- Verifying ingredient authenticity (e.g., olive oil purity, honey adulteration).