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The holidays are full of cookies, fudge, pies, egg nog, and other fun, seasonal treats! Do you know the calorie content or nutritional value of your favorites? Need a laboratory for nutritional analysis of food or other food testing? Find a laboratory for all your...
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory through genetic modification and engineering. Non-Genetically Modified Organisms (Non-GMO) foods are those that have not been genetically modified. Many concerns regarding the safety of GMOs...
In the rapidly expanding market of nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and vitamins, ensuring product safety and compliance with regulatory standards is paramount. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in establishing guidelines...
Why is fruit testing and analysis important? Apples oranges kiwis pears and lemons! Fruit testing and analyses are performed by farms, produce distributors, and food manufacturers before distribution for further manufacturing or consumption. In the realm of...
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? The intent of National Nutrition Month is to educate and inform consumers of the importance of making healthy and informed food choices as well as developing good physical activity habits. The idea is to remind people...
In April of 2017, the House Agriculture Committee decided to take steps to address the increased occurrence of adulterated or fraudulently labeled olive oil that is imported into the United States. The main reason for the decision to begin testing imported olive...
The FDA has issued more than 13 food recalls in the last 7 days. The recalls were related to undeclared ingredients like soy, milk, and eggs, Listeria and E. coli, and products not being manufactured in compliance with cGMPs. The FDA posts all food recalls on their...
Deformulation, also known as reverse engineering, is the process of breaking down and separating the food product into individual pieces or ingredients in order identify the quantity of each component. The goal of food analysis and deformulation is to be able to...
Microbiology is the study of living organisms too small to be seen by the naked eye, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae, also known as microbes. Microbes play important roles in food, bodily functions, biodegradation, control of disease, and even...
The Scoville Scale and Scoville Heat Units have played a pivotal role in the culinary and food science industries for over a century.
Are those bakery cupcake glittery frosting and cake topper dessert decorations safe?
Toxicology research and testing are critical components of ensuring the safety and efficacy of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. This discipline involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the...
The Scoville Heat Scale, devised by Wilbur Scoville in 1912, has long been the benchmark for measuring the pungency of chili peppers and other spicy foods. While the original method was a sensory test, modern laboratory professionals rely on more objective, precise...
Looking for pesticide testing? With the growth of organic food and concern for safe food, pesticide residues are a consideration in food ingredients and agricultural products. The United States Environmental Protection Agency US EPA contains a link to the Code of...
Did you know the only food item required by federal law to display an expiration date is infant formula? Other food products that display expiration dates voluntarily adhere to the labeling system as a way to protect the reputation of their products by ensuring...
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