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Understanding Shelf Life and Stability in Food Products
Explore shelf life and stability in food science. Learn how formulation, packaging, and storage impact safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Shelf Life Studies
Unlock the secrets behind your food product’s longevity with our comprehensive shelf life studies. Our expert team evaluates how your product changes over time, providing actionable insights to maintain quality and safety.
Our confidential results will be delivered in a secure final report, allowing you to share data confidently. Our expert team assesses the quality degradation of your product, providing a recommended shelf life. Experience the benefits of our laboratories, offering real-time, accelerated, and open-package services.
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 Studies
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 Shelf Life Studies Benefit You
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
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