Microbio­logical and chemical research

Mérieux NutriSciences is a frontrunner in microbiological research for the food industry with an international network used by food processing companies all over the world.

Mérieux NutriSciences is present in 20 countries with more than 80 laboratories. The company offers a wide range of standardised, high-quality services for food manufacturing companies and other enterprises in the food supply chain. The portfolio of its services includes:

Microbiology tests:

• Listeria monocytogenes
• Salmonella
• Legionella pneumophila
• Escherichia coli STEC including O157
• Vibrio spp.
• Clostridium perfringens
• Bacillus cereus
• Cronobacter spp (Enterobacter sakazakii)
• Campylobacter
• Enterotoxins
• Staphylococcus aureus

Analytical chemistry tests:

• Veterinary drugs
• Mycotoxins
• Pesticides
• Dioxins, furans and PCBs
• Heavy metals
• Radioactivity
• Allergens
• GMOs

Quantitative analysis of ingredients and additives, including colourings, preservatives, flavourings and flavour enhancers:

• mino acids (carnitine, choline, taurine, creatinine)
• preservatives (sulphur dioxide, sorbic acid and benzoic acid, parabens, propionic acid)
• antioxidants (BHT , BHA, gallates, resveratrol, isoflavones, phytosterols)
• sweeteners (aspartame , saccharin, cyclamate)
• dyes (natural – carotenoids, beta-carotene, lutein, curcumin, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, artificial colourings)
• acidulants (lactic, citric, tartaric)
• other additives (phosphates, glutamates, propylene glycol, vanillin, alcohols, Pimaricin, natamycin, nisin, nucleotides)

Nutritional analysis:

• Lipids, fats & oils (fatty acid profiles; cholesterol; omega fatty acids; free fatty acids; peroxide value; thiobarbituric acid (TBA)
• Proteins (amino acid profiles; proteins)
• Carbohydrates (total dietary fibre; total dietary fibre by Codex; novel fibres; crude fibre; sugar substitutes; starch; sugar and sugar profiles - basic and expanded screens; sugar alcohols)
• Vitamins (water-soluble and fat-soluble)
• Minerals (commonly labelled minerals; individual element analysis; basic and expanded screens)
• Basic composition/proximates (ash; fat; crude fibre; moisture; protein; salt)

Do you require testing services? Please contact the customer service department:
+31 (0)318 649 444 or [email protected]

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