Food Analysis

Description of services

• Evidence of genetically modified ingredients in food products and animal feed.
   

We examine the samples and provide evidence for the presence of introduced DNA sequences—qualitative or quantitative—using the PCR method.

What materials can be tested?
  
DNA analysis of very different sample materials is possible. Both raw materials such as seeds, coarsely ground grain, flour, soy, corn, and rapeseed and highly processed products such as

Soy lecithin Milk products, soy sauce Cakes and pastries and baked goods Corn starch

Chocolate Meat, sausage, and processed meats Tomato paste and ketchup Animal feed

Honey Cornflakes and popcorn Isolated protein and hydrolized protein Vegetable oil (unrefined)

can be testet.

We will be glad to give you an individual price quote upon request.

• Identification and proof of meat species contained in food products and animal feed.

Using the PCR method, we test the supplied samples and provide evidence of specific DNA fragments of numerous animal species (cows, pigs, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, buffalo, deer, etc.). This is a way, for example, to detect admixture of animal meal to cattle feed.

It is even possible to identify and provide evidence of animal species in many very highly processed food products, such as canned food or ready-to-eat dishes.
 
We will be glad to give you an individual price quote upon request.

• Traceability of meat: from the slaughterhouse to the hot dog stand
   

Traditional tracing systems using accompanying documents is often not sufficient protection against mix-ups and fraud. In times of BSE and hormone scandals, a more effective system is necessary in order to guarantee the consumer healthy, excellent quality. Our counterfeit-proof DNA analyses provide conclusive evidence of the origin of meat and fish products. Based on the reference samples taken at the time the animals are slaughtered, any random sample can be checked to see if it has been properly and correctly declared.
 
We will be glad to give you an individual price quote upon request.