Chemical Testing

The Food & Environmental Laboratory has been a leader in the field of microbiological testing of foods and beverages, waters and pharmaceuticals.  Chemical testing complements this service and offers clients a complete food and beverage analysis.

Chemical analysis of foods and beverages can assist in the research and development of new and existing products.  Introduction of these products will open up new markets both in Australia and overseas.  Chemical analysis will ensure consistent quality is achieved and customer expectations are met.

Tests

Chemical tests which can be performed on foods and beverages include:

• Nutritional Analysis
• Moisture, Fat, Ash, Protein, Carbohydrate – Total & Sugar, Sodium, Potassium & Energy
• Cholesterol
• Salt (Sodium Chloride)
• Dietary Fibre
• Sulphur Dioxide
• Heavy Metals
• Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium & Zinc
• Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Profile
• Mono-unsaturated, Poly-unsaturated & Saturated Fats levels
• Nitrate / Nitrite
• Benzoic Acid
• Sorbic Acid
• Pesticide Residues
• Organo-chlorides, Organo-phosphates, Fungacides, Pyrethroids, Carbamates, PCB’s & Herbicides
• Vitamin Assay
• Vitamin A, Vitamin E
• Gluten
• Aflatoxins
• Amino Acid Profile

Water Analysis

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Sodium
• Chloride
• Sulphates
• Nitrates
• Carbonates
• Bi-carbonates
• pH
• Electrical conductivity
• Total dissolved solids (TDS)
• Hardness
• Resistivity

Medvet Laboratories can assist with all your Chemical Testing requirements.

Please call 1800 medvet for further information.