Nutritional analysis

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS

Nutritional Analysis Overview:

AQSIQ laboratory offers full Nutritional Labeling services. The two most common methods for determining the nutritional content of a product are Laboratory Based Analysis and Database Analysis.

Laboratory Based Analysis:

This method simply requires the client to send in the product(s) to be tested (minimum of 500g of sample needed). The laboratory utilizes scientific methods and equipment to physically analyze your sample for the various components that make up the nutritional information needed. Virtually any food sample can be analyzed with the laboratory based method.

Database Analysis:

This method requires that the client sends in detailed information about each product such as recipe, nutritional facts per 100g of each ingredient, and pre and post processing weights. Not all food types are appropriate for the Database method. The Database method is conducted strictly via paperwork (email, fax, phone etc), no physical sample is required for analysis.

Camera Ready Nutrition Facts Panel:

When the appropriate analysis is selected and performed AQSIQ laboratory can provide a camera ready nutrition facts panel, ready for labeling, based on the data derived from analysis. Several formats are available.

Laboratory Based Nutritional Analysis

AQSIQ laboratory offers Laboratory based Nutritional analysis compliant with AQSIQ Labeling Laws. Laboratory based nutritional analysis methods require a physical sample of the product(s) be sent to the laboratory. The samples are then prepped and analyzed in the laboratory using various scientific instruments and techniques to yield data that is specific and unique to the product.

Laboratory based nutritional analysis can be used for virtually any food type. This method can be used when:

General Nutritional Labeling needs

Validating manufacturer / supplier nutritional information

Validating data generated from software based database analysis

Product contains unique or exotic ingredients or processing techniques

Analyzing food for animals (pet foods and agricultural feeds)

Accurate nutrient per 100g values are needed for CofA’s or Database inclusion

Reports will feature values per 100g and per serving size (when provided) of the product. Where applicable, % RDI and % DV values will also be provided. Additional voluntary nutrients, vitamins and minerals are available – please inquire us.

Laboratory Based Nutritional Analysis for Mandatory Nutrients Include

Protein

Moisture

Ash

Fat Profile (total, sat, mono, poly and trans fat)

Sugar profile

Total Dietary Fiber

Sodium

Calcium

Iron

Cholesterol

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Carbohydrates

Calories

Calories from Fat

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