What We Test
Our laboratory provides in-depth analytical services for food and feed products, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. We evaluate both nutritional and physico-chemical properties using validated, industry-standard methods.
🔬 Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Tests:
- Appearance, Colour, Taste and Odour
- Foreign Matter
- Proximate Analysis (Moisture, Ash, Crude Fibre, Fat, Protein)
- Particle Size and Solubility
- Iodine Test
- Brix and Sugar Content
- Sulphated Ash
- Titratable Acidity
- Water Insoluble and Soluble Ash
- Free Extract (Dry Weight)
- Alkalinity of Water-Soluble Ash
⚗ Specialized Chemical Analyses:
- Potassium Bromate
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservatives and Additives
- Specific Optical Rotation
- Sodium, Iron, Copper, Aluminium
- Sulphur Dioxide
- Weight per Volume (g/Litre)
- pH and Acidity
- Peroxide Value & Rancidity
- Iodine Value & Saponification Value
- Acid Value, Free Fatty Acid
🍬 Carbohydrate and Sugar Testing:
- Total Reducing Sugars
- Glucose Content
- Starch and Sucrose
- Fructose Test
🌿 Bioactive and Allergenic Components:
- Flavonoids
- Saponins
- Tannins
- Hydrogen Cyanide
- Caffeine (Dry Weight)
🧪 Safety and Contaminant Testing:
- Aflatoxin and Mycotoxin Screening
- Allergens Testing
- Ash and Insoluble Impurities
- Pyrogen Test (for sterile feeds/products)
🧫 Microbiological Analysis:
- Total Bacteria Plate Count on PCA at 30°C for 48 hrs
- Coliforms on EMB at 30°C for 48 hrs
- E. coli on EMB at 44°C for 48 hrs
- Salmonella/Shigella on SSA at 30°C for 48 hrs
- Staphylococcus aureus on MSA at 37°C for 48 hrs
- Yeasts and Moulds on PDA at 27°C for 48 hrs
- Aerobic Spores (Mesophilic Bacteria) on PCA at 37°C for 72 hrs
- Aerobic Spores (Thermophilic Bacteria) on PCA at 45°C for 72 hrs
- Pseudomonas spp. on MacConkey agar
- Bacillus cereus on BPA at 30°C for 48 hrs
- Clostridium
Each test is conducted using methods such as Sensory Analysis, Gravimetric Methods, Titrimetry, Photometry, and Optometric Techniques—ensuring precision and consistency for regulatory and consumer confidence.
Why Choose SABCAS?
- IPAN Certified Laboratory
- Cutting-edge equipment and precise methodology
- Quick turnaround time
- Reliable results you can trust
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