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Physico-chemical
Físico-químico
Additives
Analysis of food additives
We quantify the presence of additives in your products.
Additive analysis to ensure legal compliance and product quality
Additives are substances added to food for technological purposes (to improve appearance, texture, resistance to microorganisms, etc.) at different stages of manufacturing, transport or storage.
All additives used in the EU must be evaluated and authorised. To do so, they must demonstrate that they are safe at the levels used, that they are necessary for the foods in which they are authorised, and that they do not mislead consumers. Additives must be included in the food composition table, indicating their function in the product. They can be listed either by name or by their E number, which is the code under which they are authorised in the European Union.
The quantification of different additives in food products aims to:
- Verify regulatory compliance
- Ensure product quality (compliance with specifications)
At AINIA, we add value
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Accredited to perform testing in food for sulphur dioxide (sulphites), sorbic acid, benzoic acid, saccharin, cyclamate, nitrites and nitrates.
- Advice on optimising control plans and interpreting final results.
- Fast response times, with turnaround adapted to our clients’ needs.
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We validate compliance with technical and legal specifications for additives.
Additives
Our solutions include:
- Advice on designing control plans
- Support in sample logistics management to ensure appropriate collection, handling, transport and reception conditions
- Carrying out analyses using the most appropriate techniques, combining high reliability criteria with costs and turnaround times adapted to our clients’ needs, including support for positive release systems
- Issuing results through secure and accessible platforms based on modern information and communication technologies
- Advice for correct interpretation of the results obtained
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We analyse: colourants, antioxidants, sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings, acidulants.
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