Lipid Analytical Labs is your trusted partner, providing a unique blend of technical
proficiency and extensive industry experience in lipid analysis. Our services offer
invaluable support to the agri-food sector, helping businesses enhance their food
products’ nutritional profile and maintain the highest quality standards.
With our in-depth understanding of how lipid profiles directly influence food quality, taste, and shelf life, we can provide actionable insights to improve your agri-food products. Whether your focus is on modifying unhealthy fats in processed foods, refining the texture of dairy products, or extending the shelf-life of packaged goods, our expertise in lipid analysis can offer key solutions.
Applications
Our proven track record in various food industry sectors demonstrates our commitment to quality and innovation:
- Processed Foods: Our lipid analysis helps identify and modify unhealthy fats, enabling businesses to produce healthier alternatives while maintaining flavour.
- Dairy Products: We aid in refining the texture and consistency of dairy products through comprehensive lipid profiling.
- Packaged Goods: Our lipid analysis provides insights into extending the shelf life of packaged goods by optimizing their lipid content.
Project Examples:
- Fortified Foods: Assisting manufacturers in stabilizing omega-3 fatty acids in cereals and snacks.
- Flavour Stability: Evaluating lipid oxidation in flavoured cooking oils.
- Ethnic Cuisine:Profiling lipids in traditional food products for international markets.
- Biodiversity:Supporting local producers in analyzing lipids in indigenous crops for niche markets.
- Allergen Control:Testing lipid emulsions in allergen-free food formulations.
Test Methods
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art techniques to analyze lipid content in various food products.
Fatty Acid Profiling: Ensures nutritional value and supports label claims for fats in food products.
- Total Fatty Acids (Total Fat)
- Total Neutral Lipids (Triglycerides, Monoglycerides, Diglycerides)
- Saturated Fat, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat
- Omega-3, Omega-6, Trans Fat, EPA, DHA, DPA
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Linolenic Acid
- Individual Glycerphospholipids:
- Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE)
- Phosphatidylcholine (PC)
- Phosphatidic acid (PA)
- Phosphatidylserine (PS)
- Total Phospholipids
Oxidation Testing: Guarantees freshness and shelf-life for oils and fat-containing products.
- Peroxide Value
- Acid Value
- Anisidine Value
- ToTox (Total Toxicity)
Sterols: Important for products claiming cholesterol and/or plant sterol management benefits.
- Cholesterol
- Beta-Sitosterol
- Brassicasterol
- Stigmasterol
- Other by request
Physical Properties Testing: Defines texture and quality of food products.
- Density / Sample Weight
- Melting Point / Slip Point
- Capsule Weight Testing
View some of our sample reports
Our expertise spans a wide range of lipid and nutritional analyses, supporting industries from nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture. While key test methods are highlighted here, we offer a comprehensive and continuously updated list of available tests.
For the full range of test methods and to submit a sample, visit Our Tests
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