Food Additives and Preservatives Analysis
Oxigen Laboratories performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of food additives to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Additives are used to protect or improve taste, odor, appearance, and structure, but their usage must strictly comply with legal health limits.
Testing Scope:
- Qualitative Analysis: Identifying the presence and types of additives.
- Quantitative Analysis: Determining precise quantities of additives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Verifying whether legal maximum residue limits are exceeded.
Commonly Tested Additives:
- Antioxidants (Ascorbic acid, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, gallates)
- Acidity Regulators (Lactic, malic, citric, tartaric acids)
- Preservatives (Benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sulfur dioxide, natamycin, propionic acid)
- Colorants (Synthetic and natural dyes)
- Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose)