Nutritional products are bought for more than 90% for the label on them. And it is not surprising given that people who want to lose weight, get toned and eat healthier understand the importance of a diet that is balanced and full of nutrients from natural products. Seeing as consumers have decided to take this serious step forward, manufacturers and suppliers are now looking into their food products nutritional facts carefully. Therefore, it’s the job of quality control personnel to engage in laboratory testing of nutritional products Khawaneej on a variety of products to make sure the food is safe for consumption.

FOOD ADDITIVES TESTING IN NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Food additives are substances that are added to food to preserve its original flavor or enhance the current taste and appearance. Some additives have been available and used for centuries; such as in preserving food by pickling (with vinegar), salting, as with bacon, preserving sweets or using sulfur dioxide as with wines. With the popularity of processed foods mid- twentieth century, many more natural and artificial additives have been produced.

There are many different types of food additives that a manufacturer may choose from based on the needs of their nutritional product. Food additives must meet specific legal requirements for use in food products. In addition to additives meeting legal requirements, manufacturers also want assurance that their nutrients contain no harmful bacteria or contaminants. For example, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a commonly used nutrient in many foods and beverages such as juices and sodas.

Testing of nutritional products Khawaneej labs test various nutritional products for various food additives such as sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and calcium propionate preservatives.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES TESTING OF NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

To develop a new nutritional product, companies need to ensure that their products are of a high standard and meet the nutritional needs of the consumer. To do this, companies conduct extensive  testing of nutritional products Khawaneej to assess the quality of their products. The three main steps in testing are physical and chemical properties testing, microbial contamination testing, and nutritional analysis.

Physical and chemical properties testing is done to determine if the product was produced using correct manufacturing procedures and if it meets the requirements for safety, stability and efficacy. Physical properties that are tested include color, smell, consistency, taste and appearance. Chemical properties that are tested include pH level, moisture content and ash content (the amount of minerals present).

Microbial contamination testing is done to ensure that there is no bacteria or microbial growth in the product. Microbial contamination includes mold growth, yeasts and/or bacteria. Typically these contaminants can occur when a product is stored at improper temperatures or has not been stored properly. Nutritional analysis is done to determine what nutrients are in each serving of a product. This includes vitamin content, mineral content, protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content and fiber content.

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