Idhayam Parikshan Lab Limited is involved in retail food testing to ensure the safety and quality of food products before they reach consumers. This is an important service, and it helps maintain high standards in the food industry.
- Purpose: Detect harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause foodborne illnesses.
- Common Tests: E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, etc.
- Purpose: Identify and quantify chemical substances, including pesticides, additives, preservatives, and contaminants.
- Common Tests: Pesticide residue analysis, heavy metal testing, detection of food additives.
- Purpose: Identify the presence of allergens such as nuts, soy, gluten, and dairy to ensure accurate labeling.
- Common Tests: ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) tests for specific allergens.
- Purpose: Verify the authenticity of food products, especially in cases of mislabeling and food fraud.
- Common Tests: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for DNA analysis, including species identification.
- Purpose: Check the physical characteristics of food items, such as texture, size, shape, and color.
- Common Tests: Visual inspection, texture analysis, color measurement.
- Purpose: Ensure the integrity of food packaging to prevent contamination and spoilage.
- Common Tests: Leak testing, seal integrity analysis, package strength assessment.
- Purpose: Determine how long a product can be stored before its quality deteriorates.
- Common Tests: Accelerated shelf life studies, sensory evaluation.
- Purpose: Provide quick, on-site results for immediate decision-making.
- Common Tests: Rapid test kits for pathogens, allergens, and other contaminants.
- Purpose: Ensure that food products meet local and international regulatory standards.
- Common Tests: Compliance with labeling requirements, nutritional information analysis.
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