Food Traceability and Testing Laboratory

We specialize in chemometric-based modelling of multivariate datasets. Most proficient at extracting the information encoded in spectral data and uncovering intricate patterns with the aim of tackling challenges pertaining to food quality and security. What samples do we deal with? 1. Food products: raw materials and packaged products 2. Soil and agricultural produce 3. Animal feed What we can do for you? We can 1. Determine how different your formulations are 2. Verify the authenticity of your product 3. Optimize production parameters 4. Compare your product to other products on the market 5. Determine if changes in formulations are perceptible to consumers or not 6. Detect if your product is being mimicked by other producers 7. Perform compositional analysis for labeling Advantages of testing in our lab 1. It is affordable and rapid 2. Our methods are non-destructive and green 3. We measure liquid, semi-liquid, and solid samples 4. Our models are robustly validated and reliable Our methods IR spectroscopy measures light that is scattered off and through sample material, and this can rapidly determine the material’s properties. This process has no effect on the material itself. NIR measurement then converts this information into data which forms the basis for further action, whether this is in the field of research, quality control, or production. This form of analysis requires little or no preparation of samples, and it can measure multiple parts in a single scan. It can also examine irregular surfaces. NIR is therefore ideal as a method for analyzing different foodstuffs.