Food & Agriculture Products Testing
Azodi Labs Pvt Ltd offers comprehensive analytical services in the field of food testing, supporting manufacturers, processors, exporters, and other food business operators. Our testing facility is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and follows FSSAI guidelines, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the results. Our scope of services includes physical, chemical, nutritional, contaminants, and shelf life evaluation of various food products including cereals, spices, oils, beverages, dairy, bakery products, and ready-to-eat foods. Chemical testing of food and agricultural products is crucial to ensure their safety, quality, and compliance with regulations. It involves analyzing products to detect the presence, absence, or concentration of various chemical substances, both naturally occurring and potentially harmful.
Our Testing Process
The test process in a food testing chemical laboratory involves a series of systematic steps to analyze food products for quality, safety, compliance, and nutritional value. These processes help ensure that food products meet regulatory standards and are safe for consumption. Here's an overview of the typical steps involved:
Sample Collection
Sample Preparation
Selection of Tests based on Objectives
Analytical testing
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Documentation & Reporting
Types Of Tests
Spices and Condiments
Appearance (color, texture, Odor/aroma,Taste) Foreign matter (presence of extraneous material, dirt, stones, husks) Ground/Powdered Spices: Extraneous matter Insect damaged Matter Headless Cloves Blended/Mixed Spices (Masalas): Immature and Shriveled Capsules Broken Split fruits Damaged/ Discolored Fruits Unripe and marked fruits
2. Moisture and Volatile Matter
3. Ash Content
Total ash Acid-insoluble ash Water-soluble ash
4. Extract Values
Alcohol-soluble extract Water-soluble extract
5. Chemical Parameters
pH Protein Crude Fibre Calcium Magnesium Salt as NaCl Iron as Fe Carbohydrate Energy Non-volatile ether extract Volatile Oil / Essential Oils Fat Sodium Potassium curcumin Starch Acid value (for spice oils) Peroxide value (if applicable for spice oils) Specific gravity (for oils/extracts) Saponification value (for oils)
6. Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Chromium Nickel Selenium Antimony
7. Aflatoxins (mycotoxins)
Total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) Ochratoxin
8. Pesticide Residues
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) Organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) Herbicides Fungicides
9. Adulterants Detection
Starch (Turmeric Powder) Artificial colors/dyes (illegal or synthetic dyes) Chalk powder or washing powder Brick powder Sawdust or husk Papaya seeds or seed powder Salt (excess addition) Other foreign materials specific to spice type (e.g., husk in turmeric)
10. Food Additives (As per FSSAI - permitted and prohibited)
Added colors (Unpermitted food colors ) Rhodamine B Malachite Green Metanil Yellow Sudan dyes (I, II, III, IV) Orange II Lead chromate Auramine O Anti-caking agents (e.g., calcium silicate) Preservatives Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites Sodium Propionate Calcium Propionate Benzoic Acid
Additional Scope
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) & 2-Chloroethanol PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) Peroxide Value & Acid Value in Fats/Oils (for blended masalas) Aflatoxins & Ochratoxin Pesticide Residues Heavy Metals Unauthorized Additives & Bulking Agents Packaging Migrants (e.g., Phthalates)
Cereals, Pulses, Flour and their products
Foreign matter (organic/inorganic) Weevilled grains (%) Broken grains (%) Damaged/discolored grains Immature grains Admixture (presence of other grains) Shrivelled grains Color and odor (Organoleptic check) Bulk density Particle size (for flour) Mineral Matter Organic Matter Other Edible Grain Rodent hair & excreta Insect damaged grains Immature Kernals Chalky Kernels
Chemical Parameters
Moisture Protein Total ash Acid insoluble ash Crude fat Crude fibre Carbohydrate Energy Starch content Dietary Fibre Gluten content Alcoholic acidity Sugar Added Sugar Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Iron Uric acid Peroxide value Free fatty acids Sulphated ash
Fatty Acid Profile
Saturated fatty acid MUFA PUFA Trans fat Cholesterol
FSSAI-Specific Parameters & Contaminants Safety/Contaminants
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) – cereals and pulses Ochratoxin A
Heavy metals:
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Chromium Nickel Selenium Antimony
Pesticides residues
Mycotoxins Urease activity
Synthetic dyes/adulterants (e.g., metanil yellow, rhodamine B)
Anti-oxidant: BHA BHT TBHQ
Preservatives:
Calcium Propionate Sodium Propionate Sorbic Acid / Potassium Sorbate Benzoic Acid / Sodium Benzoate Sulphur Dioxide Acetic Acid / Acetates Lactic Acid Additional Scope Fortification Parameters Iron Folic Acid Vitamin B12 Vitamin A Vitamin D Zinc Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Selenium Copper Phosphorus Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-6 Fatty Acids Polyphenols
Bakery and Ready to eat products
Foreign Matter Insect Infestation Bulk Density Particle Size / Fineness Appearance, Colour, Texture, Odour, Taste
Chemical Parameter
Moisture Ash Content Acid Insoluble Ash Crude Protein Crude Fat Crude Fiber Dietary Fibre Carbohydrate Energy Value pH Total Acidity / Acetic Acid Free Fatty Acids Peroxide Value Salt Content Total Sugar Added Sugar Sodium Calcium Iron
Fatty Acid Profile
Saturated fatty acid MUFA PUFA Trans fat Cholesterol
Toxins
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2, Total) Ochratoxin A Mycotoxins
Pesticide Residues
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Chromium Nickel Selenium Antimony
PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Melamine
Preservatives
Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Propionic acid Synthetic Colours Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow, Carmoisine, etc. Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucralose Flavoring Substances Vanillin, Ethyl vanillin
Additional Scope
Water Activity Food Fortification (Iron, Folic Acid, B12 – for fortified bread/atta) Emulsifiers and Stabilizers (e.g., INS 471, 481 – label awareness) Antioxidants (BHA, BHT – within permitted limits) labeling Risks ( “sugar-free”, “zero trans fat” claims) Export Compliance RDA (% Recommended Daily Allowance) Serving size declaration Shelf-life validation study (real-time or accelerated) Use of non-permitted colours (e.g., Rhodamine B, Sudan dyes) Artificial sweetener identification (e.g., saccharin, sucralose – requires label declaration)
Milk & Dairy Products
Moisture Total Ash Ash Insoluble in Dil. HCl Protein Fat Solid Not Fat (SNF) Total Solids Salt as NaCl Phosphorus as P Titratable Acidity pH Iron as Fe Carbohydrate Energy Lactose Calcium Magnesium Sodium Potassium Phosphorus Sodium Chloride
Adulterants
Cane Sugar Starch Cellulose Added Urea Glucose Ammonium Sulfate Sodium Chloride Nitrates Detergents
Neutralizers
Rosalic Acid Ash Content (alkali presence) Sodium Carbonate Sodium Bicarbonate
Preservatives
Formalin Hydrogen Peroxide Boric Acid Borates Salicylic Acid Hypochlorite Chloramines Sodium Benzoate Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Propionic Acid Sulfur Dioxide Nisin
Sugars & Sweeteners
Sugar (as Sucrose) Glucose Fructose Lactose High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Aspartame Saccharin Sucralose Acesulfame K
Fatty Acid Profile
Total Fat Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) Trans Fatty Acids (TFA) Omega-3- fatty Acid Omega-6- Fatty Acid Cholesterol
Vitamins
Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Folic Acid
Antioxidants (Additives)
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) Tocopherols Ascorbyl Palmitate
Food Additives / Stabilizers / Emulsifiers
Sodium Citrate Potassium Sorbate Calcium Propionate Citric Acid Phosphates
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Chromium Nickel Selenium Antimony
Melamine
Aflatoxins (M1)
Pesticide Residues
Beta-Carotene
Additional Scope
• Highlighting concerns on adulteration • FSSAI compliance, nutritional labelling, shelf-life study • Monitoring Emerging Contaminants (e.g., Melamine, Antibiotic Residues, Mycotoxins) • Oxidative Rancidity & Peroxide Value Monitoring in Ghee/Butter
Fruits & Vegetables Products
Drained weight Foreign matter Extraneous vegetable matter Defective units (bruised, rotten) Colour (Natural or added) Texture Rodent contamination Insect infestation or webbing Added Wax Coating
2. Chemical Parameters
pH Moisture Total Soluble Solids Total Ash Ash insoluble in Dil. HCl Soluble Solids Acidity (as Citric/Acetic Acid) Salt (as NaCl) Sugar (Total and Reducing) Fat Protein Crude Fibre Carbohydrate Energy Refractive Index @ 20°C Calcium Iron Magnesium Sodium Potassium
3. Nutritional Parameters
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Vitamin A Folate Beta-carotene Total Dietary Fibre
4. Contaminants & Residues
a) Heavy Metals Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Chromium Nickel Selenium Antimony Zinc
b) Pesticide Residues Organochlorines Organophosphates Carbamates Pyrethroids Neonicotinoids
c) Toxins & Mycotoxins Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) Ochratoxin A Nitrates/Nitrites
5. Food Additives
Added Colouring Matter
6. Preservatives:
Sulphur dioxide Benzoic acid Sorbic acid
7. Added Flavours or Artificial Sweeteners
8.Ethylene oxide
9.Non-permitted dyes (Sudan dyes, Rhodamine B – for pickles/chilies)
10.Antioxidant Profile
BHA BHT TBHQ
11.Phytochemical Screening
Polyphenols Flavonoids
Edible Oils and Fats Products
Moisture Insoluble Impurities Refractive Index Specific Gravity Flash Point Butyro Refractometer Reading
Chemical /FSSAI Requirement Parameters
Acid Value Free Fatty Acid Saponification Value Unsaponifiable Matter Iodine Value Peroxide Value Polenske Value Reichert-Meissl Value Hexane Residue Fat Content Energy (kcal/100g)
Fatty Acid Profile
Saturated Fatty Acid Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Trans Fat Cholesterol Omega-3- Fatty Acid Omega-6- Fatty Acid
Adulterants and Contaminants
Test for Mineral Oil Test for Argemone Oil Test for Groundnut Oil Test for Sesame Oil Food Additives (BHA, BHT, TBHQ)
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury
Toxins
Aflatoxins Pesticide Residues
Mycotoxins (Ochratoxin A, Fumonisins, Zearalenone) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Hexane Residue 3-MCPD Glycidyl Esters Erucic Acid Argemone Oil
Beverages Products
pH Brix Turbidity Viscosity Specific gravity
Chemical Parameter
Sugar Energy Carbohydrate Content Total Sugar Added Sugar Total Soluble Solids Fat Content Protein Sodium Alcoholic Content Vitamin C Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Iron Fruit content Test for Artificial Color Non-permitted dyes like Rhodamine B, Sunset Yellow
Test for Preservative
Benzoates Sorbates Sulfites Antioxidants BHA BHT TBHQ Heavy Metals Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame Sucralose
Preservatives
Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Caffeine Acidity Regulators Citric Acid Phosphoric acod Ethanol Content Synthetic Colors Additives (Flavors, Emulsifiers, Stabilizers) Toxins Ochratoxin A Aflatoxin M1 Pesticide Residues
Nuts & Nut Products
Moisture Content Foreign Matter Bulk Density Particle Size Colour Texture Taste Extraneous Matter Damaged Kernels Unopened Shells Empty Shells
Chemical & Nutritional Parameters
Crude Protein Crude Fat Carbohydrates Energy Crude Fibre Salt as NaCl Acid Value of extracted fat pH Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Iron
Fatty Acid Profile
Saturated Fatty Acid Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Trans Fat Cholesterol Omega-3- Fatty Acid Omega-6- Fatty Acid
Contaminants & Toxins
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2, Total) Ochratoxin A Pesticide Residues Mycotoxins – Zearalenone, Fumonisins Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Melamine (in flavored/processed nuts)
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury
Preservatives
Benzoates Sorbates Propionates
Synthetic Colours
Artificial Sweeteners
Aspartame Sucralose
Flavouring Agents
Vanillin Ethyl Vanillin
Emulsifiers/Stabilizers (In nut butters or spreads)
Coffee and Coffee Products
Moisture Content Particle Size Bulk Density Colour Extraneous Matter
Chemical & Nutritional Parameters
Total Ash Acid Insoluble ash Fat Protein Carbohydrate Energy Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium pH Total Caffeine Content Total Polyphenols Water extract Water soluble ash Solubility in Hot Water Solubility in Cold Water
Pesticide /Insectiside Residues
Toxins Aflatoxin B1 Saffrole Mycotoxins (Ochratoxin A)
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury
Preservatives
Sulphur dioxide Benzoic acid
Synthetic Colours
Caramel Colour (Class III/IV) Sunset Yellow FCF Tartrazine Allura Red AC Brilliant Blue FCF Ponceau 4R
Artificial Sweeteners
Aspartame Acesulfame-K Saccharins
Honey & Honey Products
Moisture Content Color Density Viscosity Refractive Index
Chemical Parameters
Ash Acidity Total sugar Sucrose Fructose Glucose Fructose to glucose ratio Pollen count Hydroxy methylfurfural Water Insoluble Matters Electrical Conductivity
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury
Adulterants
Feihe’s test Aniline chloride test
Toxins:
Aflatoxins Ochratoxin A Fumonisins Zearalenone Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Antibiotic Residues Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) 3-MCPD & Glycidyl Esters
Pesticide Residues:
Neonicotinoids Organophosphates Carbamates Pyrethroids Glyphosate Dithiocarbamates Organochlorines
Preservatives
Sorbates Benzoates Sulphites/Sulphur Dioxide
Artificial Colorants
Artificial Flavoring Agents
Synthetic Sweeteners (e.g., saccharin, sucralose)
Thickeners or stabilizers
Sugar & Sugar Products
Colour Appearance Extraneous Matter
Chemical Parameters:
Moisture Content Sucrose content Reducing sugars pH (for liquid sugar) Total solids Ash content Conductivity ash Acidity Starch Acid insoluble ash Protein Fat carbohydrate Energy Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Iron
Heavy Metals
Lead Copper Arsenic Tin Cadmium Mercury Methyl Mercury
Preservatives
Sorbates Benzoates Sulphites/Sulphur Dioxide
Pesticide Residues
Chlorpyrifos Malathion Cypermethrin DDT and its metabolites Endosulfan
Toxin/Mycotoxin Residues
Aflatoxin B1 Ochratoxin A
Artificial sweeteners:
Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucralose
Colorants:
Sudan dyes (non-permitted in jaggery), Sunset Yellow, Allura Red
Flavoring agents:
Vanillin, synthetic aroma chemicals
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