Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, additives, flavors, and colors…all food must be labeled with the exact components and amounts. Contaminants or allergens — it is vital that you know what other elements are present.

From anchovies to zucchini, and every food between, EMSL has a laboratory near you that specializes in chemical testing for food; assurance that your product is safe for all consumers.

For over 30 years EMSL has led the industry in testing and analysis. Our professional staff of trained scientists, technicians and analysts can also provide Method Validation & Development.

Laboratory Services

Antioxidative Capacity

Anti-Oxidant – ORAC
Hydro Only
Hydrophilic
Lipophilic
Oil
Polyphenols (total)
Vit C & Reducing Sugars
no correction for
with correction for
Tannins (total)


Amino Acids

Free Amino Acids


Amino Acid Profile Package

Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic, Cysteine,
Glutamic, Glycine, Histidine,
Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine,
Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline,
Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine,
Serine, and Valine


Acid Stable Amino Acids Package

Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid,
Cysteine, Lutamic Acid, Glycine,
Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine,
Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline,
Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine,
and Hydroxyproline
Cysteine, Methionine
Tryptophan
L-Carnitine
Creatine & Creatinine


Carotenoids

Beta-Carotene
Carotenoids
Total Carotenoids
(Spectrophotometric)
Astaxanthin


Color Analysis

*submit 4 oz
ICUMSA
L*a*b color
SRM, EBC (Spectrophotometric)

Contaminants

Sterols
Acrylamide
Heavy Metals by ICP


Heavy Metals Package:

Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cu,
Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sn
Heavy Metals by ICP/MS
low LOD <1 ppm
Arsenic Speciation
Organic & Inorganic
Heavy Metals Speciation
Cr, Hg, Pb, Se, Sn
Organic & Inorganic
Mercury (CVAA)
Hexane
Lead in Food by ICP
Melamine by LC/MS
Patulin
Pesticides
Multi-Residue-Analysis (MRA)
N-Methyl Carbamates
Organochlorinated
Organonitrogen other than Triazines
N-Methyl Carbamates
Organophosphates
Single Residue
Triazines
Petroleum Products Dispersants
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(TPH)
TPH & PAH Package


Enzymes and Proteins

Bromelain (matrix specific)
Casein (total)
Enzymes:
Aalpha-Amylase, Beta-Amylase,
Cellulase, Gamma-Amylase, Lipase,
Phosphatase, Protease
Prolactin
Total Whey Protein
Alpha Lactoalbumin, Beta Lactoglobulin


Fat and Fatty Acids

Fatty Acids Profile
Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9
Fatty Acids, Free by Titration
Milk Fat
Total (Crude) Fat by Acid Hydrolysis
Fat (Soxhlet)

Food Additives & Preservatives

Artificial Sweeteners


Approved by FDA Package

Acesulfame K, Aspartame,
Cyclamate, Saccharin, Sucralose
Non-Approved by FDA
Cyclamate
Alitame
Dulcin
Color Additives
Approved for Use in Food
FD&C
Blue #1, Blue #2
Green #3
Red #3, Red #40
Yellow #5, Yellow #6
Citrus Red #2 & Orange B
Artificial Non-Approved by FDA
Of Natural Origin
Approved for Use in Human Food
Carmine
Turmeric (Curcumine)
Annatto


Preservatives

Parabens Package

Butyl, Ethyl, Isobutyl, Methyl,
Parahydroxybenzoates, Propyl
1-2 Parabens
Sorbate
Benzoate
Antioxidants
BHA
BHT
Etoxyquin (Santoquin)
Glycerols
Glycols
Alcohol Content (Ethanol)
Soluble Salt (Sodium Chloride)


Hormones

* submit 1 oz
Estradiol
Hormone Analysis
Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone


Sterols Package

Beta Sitosterol, Brassicasterol, Campesterol, Stigmasterol

Organic/Phenolic Acids

Organic
Citric Acid
Malic Acid
Lactic Acid
Oxalic Acid
Propionic Acid
Sorbic Acid
Benzoic Acid
Succinic Acid
Fumaric Acid
Phenolic
Chicoric Acid
Echinacoside
First Sample in Batch
Additional Samples in Batch
Volatile Organic Acids


Rancidity

Fatty Acids, Free by Titration
Hexanal
Oxidative Stability Index
p-Anisidine value
Peroxide value
Thiobarbituric Acid (TBA)
Value


Sugars & Polysaccharides

Sugar Profile:
Fructose, Glucose, Lactose,
Maltose, Mannose, Sucrose
Sugar profile, low level
Sugar alcohols
Fructan
HPLC
Spectrophotometric
Fructo-oligosaccharides
Inulin
Nisin (Fructant)
Reducing Sugars
Glucosamine
Chondroitin
Beta Glucan
Amylose

Submit 5 oz sample per analyte requested*