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Expertise in Food Lipid Analysis

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:

  1. Processed Foods: Our lipid analysis helps identify and modify unhealthy fats, enabling businesses to produce healthier alternatives while maintaining flavour.
  2. Dairy Products: We aid in refining the texture and consistency of dairy products through comprehensive lipid profiling.
  3. 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

 

Resources & News

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