How Food Products Are Tested in our STS Food Testing Laboratory

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How Food Products Are Tested in our STS Food
Testing Laboratory

• Food testing laboratories play a crucial role in
  ensuring the safety and quality of the food
  products we consume. These laboratories employ
  various methods and techniques to test food items
  before they reach the market. In this article, we
  will explore how food products are tested in food
  testing laboratories.
• STS Lab is one of the leading and trusted food
  testing labs in Coimbatore. We do comprehensive
  and deep testing and analysis for the food
  samples and make sure the food products are safe
  and healthier to consume and provide you with
  precise results that you can trust us with your
  samples.

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Food Sampling

• The first step in testing food products is
  sampling. Samples of food items are collected
  from different batches or sources to represent
  the entire lot. Proper sampling techniques are
  employed to ensure that the samples are
  representative and free from contamination.
• Physical Testing
• Physical testing involves examining the
  appearance, texture, and physical properties of
  food products. Tests such as colour analysis,
  texture assessment, and moisture content
  determination are conducted to evaluate the
  overall quality of the food.

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Chemical Analysis

• Food testing laboratories perform chemical
  analysis to detect the presence of harmful
  substances such as pesticides, heavy metals,
  additives, and preservatives. Techniques like
  chromatography, spectroscopy, and titration are
  used to identify and quantify chemicals in food
  samples
• Microbiological Testing
• Microbiological testing is crucial for detecting
  harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses,
  and fungi in food products.Methods such as
  culture tests, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction),
  and microbial enumeration are employed to assess
  microbial contamination levels.

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Nutritional Analysis

• Nutritional analysis is conducted to determine
  the nutritional content of food products,
  including vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins,
  carbohydrates, and calories. This analysis helps
  in labelling food products accurately and
  ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
• Sensory Evaluation
• Sensory evaluation involves assessing the taste,
  aroma, flavour, and overall sensory
  characteristics of food products. Trained
  panellists or consumers participate in sensory
  tests to provide feedback on the organoleptic
  properties of the food.

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Allergen Testing

• Food testing laboratories also conduct allergen
  testing to detect the presence of common
  allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, soy, and
  eggs. This testing is crucial for ensuring that
  food products are safe for individuals with food
  allergies.

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How Food Products Are Tested in our STS Food
Testing Laboratory

• Through these tests, STS Lab contributes to
  safeguarding public health and ensuring consumer
  confidence in the food supply chain.Want to test
  your food products? STS Lab is a reliable option
  with expertise in food testing and analysis. We
  are located in Coimbatore and Madurai.
• For more information,
• Contact us on - 91 9500860005
• Visit our website - www.stslab.in
• Mail id - stslabcbe_at_gmail.com
• stslabmdu_at_gmail.com