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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 are essential processes for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of products in the health and wellness industry.
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...
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...
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 are essential services for testing laboratories, enabling them to support food manufacturers in ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance.
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...
Pesticide testing and the enforcement of residue limits are critical components of food safety, protecting consumers from the potential health risks associated with pesticide residues
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...
A polyherbal formulation is a formulation made of two or more herbs. Polyherbalism is an Ayurvedic principle that suggests single herbal formulations are insufficient but when combined, they produce a greater result. Polyherbal formulations have recently gained...
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