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.
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
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Evaluating product expiration dates, sensory qualities, and microbiological safety.
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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).
Macronutrient Analysis
By analyzing the macronutrient profile of your product, Merieux NutriSciences test results provide valuable insights. These results reveal the essential nutritional elements in your food that are vital for fueling the body and supporting its various systems.
Lipids, Fats and Oils
- Fatty Acid Profiles
- Trans Fatty Acids
- Cholesterol
- Omega Fatty Acids
- Free Fatty Acids
- Peroxide Value
- Thiobarbituric Acid (TBA)
Carbohydrates
- Total Dietary Fiber
- Total Dietary Fiber by Codex
- Novel Fibers
- Crude Fiber
- Insoluble Fiber
- Sugar Substitutes
- Starch
- Sugar and Sugar Profiles- basic and expanded screens
- Sugar Alcohols
Proteins
- Amino Acid Profiles
- Proteins
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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