Nutritional Analysis

The provision of Nutritional Information is mandatory (EU Nutrition Labelling Directive 90/496) when a nutrition claim ('low fat', high in protein', 'high fibre') is made about the properties of a food.

The nutrition information, which corresponds to Nutrition Facts on food products from North America, can be derived by calculation in the case of simple recipes; in most cases chemical analysis is the more reliable means of establishing the nutritional data.

We offer a full nutritional testing service to the food industry; routine analysis for nutritional labelling is generally offered as a 5-day service although, by prior arrangement, this can be carried out in 3 days.

Reports can include the results presented in the format required for use on food labels, as shown in the panel below.

For foods being exported to the United States or Canada, we offer the full range of tests needed to make up a Nutrition Facts panel, including AOAC dietary fiber, cholesterol, trans fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, iron and calcium.

Again, reports can include the results presented in the format required for use on North American food labels.

All analyses are priced at extremely competitive rates and subject to negotiable discounts for bulk or repeated sample submissions. For on-going surveillance testing, we can tailor nutritional analysis packages to suit your needs.

All analyses are priced at extremely competitive rates.