Food Supplements - Additives Analysis

Food Supplements - Additives Analysis

Food additives refer to any trace substance used in food or food processing, the amount of which does not exceed 2 percent of the total weight of the food. Normally, the main functions of food additives are:

Food Supplements - Additives Analysis

  • Improving and maintaining the nutritional value of food
  • Extending the shelf life of foods
  • Making food processing more convenient
  • To enhance the flavor of food and beautify its color
  • Ensuring the safety of microorganisms
  • Maintaining the continuity and unity of food quality

Nowadays, synthetic food additives are gradually replacing natural ones. However, problems such as the misuse of food additives, the use of additives above standard levels, and even the use of toxic additives are also increasing.

In general, food additives provide people with great sensory pleasure, but they also carry potential risks to human health. In this respect, it is of great importance to carry out quantitative analyzes on the content of food additives.

Additive analyzes are carried out in accordance with the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Specifications of Food Additives published by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.

In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are based on the latest technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also supplementary foods - additives analysis services.

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