Analysis & Testing

Microbiological analysis

• Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli (STEC), Staphylococcus aureus
• Total/fecal coliforms, yeasts and molds

Nutritional value analysis

• Fat and protein content
• Dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, offal, vegetables, fruit, cereals and dried legumes, beverages, cocoa/coffee value chains
• Label compliance and fitness for human consumption

Quality of water for human consumption

• Borehole, process, spring and tap water
• Chemical composition and label compliance

Wine quality assessment

• Determination of volatile acids and sulfur dioxide
• Monitoring of sugar content (Brix) in grapes for winemaking

Contaminants and undesirable elements

• Harmful metallic elements: iron, copper, aluminum, manganese, cobalt, nickel, zinc, etc.
• Toxic heavy metals: lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic
• Across food products of all value chains

Fine chemistry analysis

• Pesticide residues: multi-residue analysis (GC/LC-MS) on fruit, vegetables and cereals
• Mycotoxins: aflatoxins (B1 and total), ochratoxin A
• Veterinary drug residues (antibiotics: tetracyclines, sulfonamides...)
• Lipid profile, sugar profile, fat profile

Food safety and export compliance

• Histamine (fishery products)
• Food allergens: gluten, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts
• Nitrates and nitrites (vegetables, processed meat products)

Inspection of goods received and shipped

• Production, storage, new product development — seven (07) value chains excluding beverages
• Phytosanitary inspection: detection of pests and harmful organisms on plant products intended for export
• Technological, regulatory, contractual and analytical components