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Why are Food Analyzes Performed?

Food analysis is a scientific process that determines whether the foods we consume are healthy and safe. It is carried out to check whether it complies with quality standards by examining the chemical, physical and microbiological structure of foods. So, why is food analysis so important?

Why is Food Analysis Done?

The purpose of food analysis is to protect consumers and prevent foodborne diseases. Here are the most important reasons:

• Ensuring Food Safety: Guarantees that food is healthy and hygienic.
• Support Legal Compliance: Ensures that food meets legal standards.
• Protecting Consumer Health: Prevents harmful substances from contaminating food.
• Preventing Food Fraud: Prevents practices such as false or incomplete labeling.
• Improving Food Quality: Provides consumers with better quality and nutritious foods.

What are Food Analyzes?

Food analyzes can be performed according to different parameters. In general, it can be divided into the following categories:

1. Chemical Analyzes

It is done to determine the nutritional value of food, additives, toxic components and residual substances. For example

• Determining protein, carbohydrate, fat and fiber ratios
• Detection ofpesticide and veterinary drug residues
• Heavy metal analysis

2. Microbiological Analysis

It is done to determine the presence of microorganisms in foods. These analyses

• Bacteria, yeast and mold contamination
• Pathogens that can damage food
• It reveals microorganisms that can cause food poisoning.

3. Physical and Sensory Analyses

Tests that examine the physical properties of food and the sensory experience it offers to the consumer. It includes

• Color, odor, taste and texture analysis
• Water activity and moisture content determination

4. Quality and Safety Analyses

Tests that check whether food complies with national and international standards.

• GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) analysis
• Packaging material tests
• Shelf life determination

Nanolab Accredited Laboratory in Food Analysis

It is of great importance to work with accredited laboratories to get reliable and accurate results in food analysis. Nanolab is a laboratory accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (Türkak) in accordance with national and international standards.

Advantages of Nanolab in Food Analysis

• High Technology Laboratories: Precise and fast results with the latest analyzers.
• Wide Range of Analysis: Chemical, microbiological, physical and sensory tests.
• Expert Staff: A team of experienced analysts and food engineers.
• Fast and Accurate Results: Reporting in line with industry needs.

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