SAL provide extensive analytics for both the foods and feeds sectors. Analytics we provide cover:
- Contaminants and toxins, e.g. heavy metals and dioxins.
- Spoilage: mould, rancidity, fermentation, breakdown proteins
- Composition:
- Fat
- Protein
- Water
- Pesticide Residues
- Additives, Colours, Sweeteners
- Labelling (agreement with)
- Origin tracing
As with all of SAL analytics, all work is carried out to the highest standard in our own UKAS accredited laboratories. Our focus on analytics and use of the the latest technology allow us to work down to very low limits of detection. Typical matrices we work with are:
- Fruits & vegetables
- Milk
- Meat and meat products
- Fish and Fish eggs
- Nuts and dried products
- Animal feeds
- Cereals
- Herbs and Spices