Food Testing

Food testing and analysis is an essential part of the food safety ecosystem to assure that the food is safe to consume. This includes strengthening the network of food testing laboratories, assuring quality of food testing, investing in human resources, carrying out surveillance activities and educating consumers

Micro Engineering & Testing Laboratory (METL) is an accredited and analytical laboratory, specializing in microbiological analysis for the food, beverage and environmental industries. Food safety is an integral part of the production of all food products and the shared responsibility of all segments of the supply chain. In recent times, there has been increased awareness of the need to evaluate food safety practices in the production of agricultural products.

There are some Food Tests Performed by us

1. Product(s) / Material Of Test Cream/Cream Powder/Malai/Curd/Paneer/Cheese/Butter Milk/Yoghurt/Whey Powder/Butter

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Total Ash
Total Solids
Total Fat
NaCL (Sodium Chloride)
Protein
Calcium
Carbohydrate
Milk Protein
Energy Value

2. Product(s) / Material Of Test Adulteration Tests

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Formalin & Hydrogen Peroxide
Benzoic Acid
Phosphates in Ice Cream

3. Product(s) / Material Of Test Foods for Infant Infant Milk Food/Infant Formula/Milk Cereal & Processed Cereal Based

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Total Protein
Total Fat
Total Carbohydrate
Total ash
Acid Insoluble Ash in HCI
Crude Fibre
Energy
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Calcium
Phosphorous
Magnesium
Iron
Copper

4. Product(s) / Material Of Test Oil & Fats Crude Oil/Cocunut Oil/Groundnut Oil/Mustard Oil/Olive/Soyabeen/Vanaspati Ghee

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture & Volatile Matter
Insoluble Impurities
lodine Value
Acid Value
Peroxide Value
Saponification Value
Free Fatty Acid Value as Oleic Acid
Melting point
Polenske Value
Energy

5. Product(s) / Material Of Test Nuts Groundnut, Pistachio, Almond, Cashew, Walnut, Dry Fruits & Dates

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Ash Insoluble in dilute HCL
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2)
Protein
Energy
Acidity Of extracted fat expressed as oleic acid

6. Product(s) / Material Of Test Sugar & Sugar Products Mishri, Dextrose & Gur/Jaggery, Honey, Sugar

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Acid Insoluble Ash in HCI
Sulphated Ash
Sucrose
Fructose/Glucose Ration
Total Ash
Acidity
Energy
Total Reducing Sugars (as inverted sugar)

7. Product(s) / Material Of Test Cereals & Cereal Products Macroni, Pasta, Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Noodles

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Total Ash
Acid Insoluble Ash
Total Protein
Acidity

8. Product(s) / Material Of Test Atta, Maida Suji, Rawa, Besan

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Total Ash
Acid Insoluble Ash
Gluten
Crude Fibre
Protein
Energy

9. Product(s) / Material Of Test Meat & Meat Products

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Total Fat Content
Total Protein
Total Ash
Moisture
Energy

10. Product(s) / Material Of Test Spices & Condiments Cardamom, Chillies, Cinnamon, Cassia, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Turmeric

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Total Ash
Acid Insoluble diluted HCL
Protein
Crude Fibre
Sodium Chloride
Calcium
Energy

11. Product(s) / Material Of Test Salt

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Moisture
Water insoluble Matter
Calciumas Ca
Magnesium as Mg
Iodine Content
NaCL
Matter Soluble in water other than NaCL

12. Product(s) / Material Of Test Ready to Eat/ Cook & Pre-Packed Foods

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Energy Value
Protein
Crude Fibre
Carbohydrate

13. Product(s) / Material Of Test Liquid Milk Buffalo, Cow, Sheep, Mixed, Standardized, Full Cream, Recombined, Lactose Free Milk, Tonned Milk, Skimmed Milk, Raw Milk

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Total Solid
Total Fat
Total Protein
pH Value
Titratable acidity
Calcium
Carbohydrate
Lactose
Milk Protein
Energy

14. Product(s) / Material Of Test Adulteration in milk & Related Products

SPECIFIC TESTS PERFORMED

Added Starch
Added Celulose
Added Sugar
Added Glucose
Added Malt Dextrin
Added Urea
Added Ammonium Salt
Added Sulphates
Added Sodium Chloride
Added Nutralizers
Added Detergents