Food Additive Analyses

At Oxigen Laboratories, we conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses of food additives to ensure product compliance with standards. Food additives are used to maintain, correct, or prevent undesirable changes in taste, smell, appearance, texture, and other organoleptic properties. However, it is crucial that these substances are used in a manner that does not harm human health and is in compliance with regulations.

Food Additive Analyses:

  • Qualitative (Nutrient) Analysis: Determining the presence, identity, and types of additives used in food products.
  • Quantitative (Amount) Analysis: Determining the quantity of food additives in products and verifying their compliance with national and international standards.
  • Compliance Evaluation: Assessing whether the maximum limits for food additives have been exceeded and determining compliance with regulations.
  • Foreign Substance and Additive Detection: Checking for the presence or quantities of unwanted chemical substances in food products.

Commonly used and tested food additives:

Antioxidants (Ascorbic acid, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, gallates, etc.)
Acidity regulators (lactic, malic, citric, tartaric acids)
Preservatives (benzoic acid, p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), sorbic acid, sulfur dioxide, natamycin, propionic acid, etc.)
Colorants (artificial and natural food colorings)
Sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, etc.)
The food additives used are also checked for purity through purity analysis to ensure they are truly compliant with standards or product specifications. Purity analysis is crucial both from an economic perspective and for verifying the accuracy of the additives used in the product.

 

Safe Analysis with Oxigen Laboratories

  • High-Tech Equipment: Fast and accurate results are obtained with advanced equipment used in our modern laboratory.
  • Experienced Expert Team: Our expert team has extensive knowledge and experience in detecting counterfeit alcohol.
  • Fast Reporting: You can receive your analysis results quickly, and we provide the necessary information regarding our reporting services.