The food sector is growing and evolving day by day. With the increasing consumption of processed foods, food processing methods, hygiene regulations, the use of additives, and the nutritional values of foods have become prominent issues. The advancement of technology has led to increased consumer awareness, and there is a growing preference for balanced and healthy eating, making food analyses increasingly important.
The studies conducted within Nanolab Food Analysis Laboratory include
Determination of Meat Species: Aims to prevent consumer deception by preventing imitation and adulteration in meat and meat products. Additionally, determining the type of meat in meat and meat products establishes the religious permissibility of consuming the meat.
GMO Analysis: It is an analysis conducted to detect Genetically Modified Organisms, aiming to substantiate the claims of ‘GMO Free’ in foods and determine the food product’s safety to be produced.
Halal Food Analyses: Conducted to determine whether food products are produced by Islamic principles, and to identify if they contain prohibited substances (such as alcohol, pork, etc.). Nanolab performs these analyses accredited by the Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK).
Determination of Food Additives: In the food industry, additives are used to ensure a longer shelf life and to enhance the product in terms of color, smell, and taste. This analysis is carried out to substantiate claims such as ‘Additive-Free’ for certain products or to determine the compliance of foods containing additives with regulations and legal requirements.
Feed Analyses: The nutrition of the animals from which meat and meat products, as well as milk and dairy products, are derived, is as important as food safety. In fact, it is a step on the path to food safety. Therefore, animal feeds are analyzed in terms of microbiological content, nutritional value, physical structure, and chemical characteristics.
Allergen Tests in Foods: The presence of allergenic substances, which are mandatory to be indicated on food labels, should be supported by analyses. Especially when a food product claims to be ‘Allergen-Free,’ it is important to conduct tests for substances such as Gluten, Various Shellfish and Products, Eggs and Products, Fish and Products, Peanuts and Products, Soybeans and Products, Milk and Dairy Products (including Lactose), Nuts, Pistachios, and Hard-shelled Fruits, Celery and Products, Mustard and Products, Sesame Seeds and Products
Dioxin Analysis: Environmental pollution affects everything in our lives, with the food sector being one of the most impacted areas. The transfer of harmful substances into food through air, water, and soil poses a significant threat to human health. The analysis of the total of Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs may be necessary for various food sources, including seafood, meat, milk, as well as baby foods, food additives, and food supplements.
Sensory and Panel Tests: These studies, conducted by analysts as part of food R&D efforts, involve the evaluation and comparison of foods in terms of appearance, taste, and aroma. Sensory and panel tests are crucial for predicting whether newly introduced foods will be liked and preferred by consumers. It is essential for anticipating consumer preferences in advance.
Hormone and Antibiotic Analysis: The health of animals from which meat and dairy products are derived is crucial. To ensure food safety and, consequently, protect human health, animals used for food production should undergo regular inspections. Antibiotic use may be necessary for sick animals. However, the transfer of the used antibiotic to food is unacceptable. Therefore, the animal should have recovered from illness, and the antibiotic should not have passed into the food to be obtained. Similarly, the use of hormones for rapid growth, aimed at obtaining more products, should be regulated under relevant regulations and laws. For this purpose, hormone and antibiotic analysis is conducted in food.
Organic Food Analysis: In today’s world, the preference for healthy eating, GMO-free, and additive-free food is becoming increasingly widespread. Foods that do not contain additives, have not undergone unnatural food processing stages, are GMO-free, and are obtained entirely from organic raw materials are gaining popularity. Organic food testing are conducted to determine whether a product is entirely organic.
Shelf Life Studies: In ready-made foods, the most critical aspect is the shelf life of the food. Food that is not consumed during its shelf life can pose a threat to human health. It is the first point that consumers pay attention to in food labeling. Shelf life can be determined through various studies depending on the type of food, ensuring food safety
Adulteration and Fraud Studies: Adulteration and fraud studies are conducted to deceive the consumer, typically by blending more affordable varieties of high-cost food products. For example, blending olive oil with different vegetable oils or mixing beef with offal can be cited as examples of this practice.
Supplementary Food Analyses: The analysis of supplementary foods consumed for various purposes daily is carried out by the Nanolab Laboratories Group. The efficacy and claims of supplementary foods are analyzed for accuracy.
You can check this link for our food test details: https://www.nano-lab.com.tr/en/food
Olive Oil Analyses: Olive oil is a valuable oil, both in terms of nutrition and cost, making it susceptible to various imitations and adulterations. To prevent this, various analyses are conducted on foods. The interpretation of the current state of olive oil is determined by establishing quality parameters and purity parameters.
