Food and Agriculture Products Testing Lab
SITARC, authorized by BIS, PFA, APHA and AOAC, is your trusted partner for chemical and biological testing of an extensive range of agricultural produce, food products, beverages, water, animal feeds, dairy products, edible oils and organic foods according to Indian and International norms. Backed by cutting-edge facilities and learnings gained from extensive experience you can be assured that your food products comply with all relevant safety norms safeguarding your customers and brand.
Food production and delivery involves the collaboration of diverse individuals and organizations throughout its production process. The process is complex and challenging as the quality of agricultural and food products diminishes when exposed to various biological elements such as E. coli, chemicals like pesticides and antibiotics, and physical substances like foreign particles, wood, or glass.
The stringent regulations followed in the food industry underscore the importance of food testing to ensure only high-quality, hygienic and safe-to-eat food is available to consumers. We help food businesses mitigate risks, improve systems and processes and improve food quality in compliance with various national and international food safety regulations.
Our hi-tech food analysis laboratories provide reliable and accurate data about agricultural produce, food products, and packaging. Our food testing techniques meet regulatory standards and are delivered at short lead-times and affordable pricing. We also conduct comprehensive tests to assess food products’ nutritional value and shelf life, facilitating accurate labelling.
We execute comprehensive testing and analysis of the following food products:
Alcoholic drinks & beverages
Animal feeds
Bakery and confectionery products
Cereals, pulses, and by-products
Coffee, cocoa and by-products
Milk and dairy products
Tea and tea products
Starch can starchy products
Fish and fishery products
Honey and honey products
Fruits and vegetable products
Meat and meat products
Spices and condiments
Sugar and by-products
Soft drinks
Nuts & nut products
Fruit juices & concentrates
Egg & egg products
Pesticide residues
Oil, fats and related products
Physical and Chemical Analysis Parameters
At SITARC, we adopt a comprehensive approach to food testing and analysis to ensure the consistency of your food products. It also allows you to use preservatives and additives, in moderation to enhance your product’s texture, taste and odour without compromising food quality and safety.
At SITARC we use advanced equipment, techniques and professionals with deep insights into the domain to perform various tests to test the colour, appearance, viscosity, texture, granulation, size, weight, thickness, and food stability. All our food testing and analysis techniques are carried out in compliance with national and international norms.
The common physical and chemical parameters undertaken for food products:
Moisture
Carbohydrate
Refractive Index
Essential oils
Microbiological analysis
Free fatty acids
Sodium Chloride(NaCl)
Fat
Specific Gravity
Admixture with other oils
Gluten
Minerals
Heavy Metals
Protein
Total ash
Acidity
Non-volatile Ether extract
Bulk density
Food Adulterants
Crude Fibre
Ash insoluble in dilute HCl
Iodine value
Flash point
Contaminants
Pesticide residues