Shelf Life Testing & Studies
Shelf life testing helps food and beverage manufacturers evaluate product quality, safety, and stability over time. Mérieux NutriSciences provides shelf life studies to support product development, formulation changes, packaging decisions, and informed shelf life determination.
Comprehensive Shelf Life Testing Services
Our expert team assesses the quality degradation of your product, providing a recommended shelf life. Our laboratories offer real-time, accelerated, and open-package shelf life studies to support your testing needs.
Confidential results are delivered in a secure final report, allowing you to share data confidently and make informed decisions about product quality and stability.
Why Conduct Shelf Life Studies?
Conducting shelf life studies is essential for:
- Launching a new product successfully
- Evaluating changes in formulation, packaging, or production processes
- Assessing the impact of storage or distribution conditions
- Determining accurate product shelf life for safety and quality
Key Parameters in Shelf Life Testing
Our studies cover a wide range of quality and safety aspects, including:
- Microbiological spoilage: Identify harmful bacteria and pathogens
- Lipid oxidation: Prevent rancidity and maintain flavor
- Nutrient stability: Ensure vitamins and nutrients remain intact
- Sensory evaluation: Monitor changes in taste, smell, and texture
- Probiotic stability: Track live cultures in functional foods
- Physical properties: Observe changes in color, texture, and appearance
- Quality degradation: Measure preservative effectiveness and overall product stability
How Can Shelf Life Testing Benefit Food Manufacturers?
By investing in shelf life testing, you gain:
- Reliable data to support labeling and regulatory compliance
- Recommendations to extend product longevity
- Confidence that your product maintains its intended quality during distribution and storage