Food Additive Testing

Food additives are substances added to sweeten, color or extend the shelf life of food products. The use of food additives is subject to national and international regulations.

Food Additive testing is necessary to verify regulatory compliance, ensure consumer safety and guarantee proper labeling. In order to comply with food legislations worldwide, at QACSFOOD we conduct food additives testing based on national and international regulations. We analyze raw materials, intermediates, finished products of food and nutritional supplements to ensure Quality and Safety. The QACSFOOD laboratory is ISO17025 accredited for food additive and contaminant testing.

• Benzoic & sorbic acids by HPLC/DAD (A)
• Propionic acid by GC/FID
• Sulfides by Monier Williams, modified
• Nitrates by HPLC/DAD or enzymatic colorimetry
• Nitrites by HPLC/DAD or colorimetry
• BHA, BHT, TBHQ, NDGA by HPLC/DAD
• Sudan I, II, III & IV by LC-MS/MS
• Erythrosine, ponceau, sunset yellow, allura red, tartrazine, brilliant black & brilliant blue by HPLC/DAD
• Carmine by LC-MS/MS
• Cumarin by HPLC/DAD
• Curcumin by HPLC/DAD
• β-Carotene by HPLC/DAD
• Coccidiostatis by LC-MS/MS (Α in feedingstuffs)
• Aspartame by HPLC/DAD
• Glutamic acid by LC-MS/MS
• Cyclamic acid by LC-MS/MS
• Betaine by LC-MS/MS
• Polyols by GC/FID or HPLC/RID
• Inositol by GC/FID
• Nicotine by LC-MS/MS
• Taurine by LC-MS/MS
• Preservatives – Sorbic acid, Benzoic acid, Propionic acid, Natamycin, Sulfite (SO2)
• Sugars – Fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose
• Vitamins – A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D3, E
• Trace elements
• Gluten – Gluten free