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New FDA Seafood Consumption Advice Shows Importance for Seafood Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 9, 2023

EPA and FDA advice makes it easier to select health and safe seafood

Antibiotics in Food – 3rd Annual Report Released

By Editorial Team | Feb 6, 2023

In the third annual "Chain Reaction" report, the most popular US fast food chains are graded on their use of antibiotics in food, specifically meat, as well as their policies and meat sourcing practices. Historically, antibiotics have been given to animals that...

Glycemic Index Testing in Food Science Nutrition Research

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 5, 2023

Glycemic Index Testing: Understanding its Role and Importance
Glycemic Index (GI) Testing is a method used to evaluate how different carbohydrate-containing foods impact blood sugar levels. This testing ranks foods on a scale from 0 to 100 based on their effects...

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Calories in Holiday Treats

By Editorial Team | Feb 2, 2023

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...

What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Foods?

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

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...

Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, and Vitamin Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 31, 2023

Nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and vitamin testing are essential processes for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of products in the health and wellness industry.

image showing various nutraceuticals and dietary supplements on a laboratory bench. The scene captures a modern lab environment, highlighting the importance of testing and quality assurance in the production of these health products.

Fruit Testing and Analysis. Fruit Tests and Analyses.

By Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

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...

National Nutrition Month

By Editorial Team | Jan 29, 2023

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...

Olive Oil Authenticity Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 29, 2023

Olive oil is a staple in kitchens worldwide, valued for its flavor, nutritional benefits, and versatility. However, the olive oil industry faces significant challenges with product adulteration and fraud, which can compromise quality and mislead consumers. In the...

image showing the testing of olive oil on a modern lab bench, featuring a variety of olive oil samples and scientific equipment in a professional and organized research environment.

Food Recalls

By Editorial Team | Jan 28, 2023

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...

Food Analysis and Deformulation: Essential Services for Testing Laboratories

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 25, 2023

Food analysis and deformulation are essential services for testing laboratories, enabling them to support food manufacturers in ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance.

image showing food deformulation testing in a laboratory setting, highlighting the precision and complexity of the process.

Microbiology Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 25, 2023

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...

Scoville Heat Units: Understanding Chili Pepper Heat

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 24, 2023

The Scoville Scale and Scoville Heat Units have played a pivotal role in the culinary and food science industries for over a century.

the concept of chili pepper heat levels on the Scoville Scale, arranged in ascending order of spiciness against a gradient background

Food Products | Dessert Decoration Safety

By Editorial Team | Jan 22, 2023

Are those bakery cupcake glittery frosting and cake topper dessert decorations safe?

Toxicology Research and Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 20, 2023

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...