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ContactAGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel and AGROLAB Dr. Verwey B.V. in Barendrecht offer comprehensive analyses for foods in the “novel food” sector.
The growing interest in healthy and sustainable nutrition is generating curiosity, especially when experimenting with new types of food. Insects and algae in particular are now among the new food trends. However, the interesting food products also raise some questions about product safety, origin, authenticity and usefulness.
Algae and Algae Products
Algae and Algae Products
Algae are low in calories, contain high-quality protein and many carbohydrates (polysaccharides), especially dietary fibres. The range of products with algae as a nutrient-rich ingredient is constantly growing. Anyone with an appetite for sea vegetables can get them in sweet fruit bars, in bread, as a spicy cracker, drink, broth or herb mixture, as a ready meal with lentils and cereals, pickled in vinegar and oil, as black or green noodles or as algae oil, which is obtained from microalgae. Algae oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, neutral in taste and a good alternative to fish oil.
The question regarding the hazard potential is justified, as no specific assessment bases are yet available.
We currently recommend the examination of algae and algae products:
- Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, zinc, copper)
- Pesticide residues
- Vitamins
- Nutritional values Big 8
- Microbiological parameters (analogue dried herbs)
- Radioactivity
In our laboratories AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel (food analysis) and AGROLAB Dr. Verwey B.V. in Barendrecht (analysis of fats and oils - including algae oils! ) qualified and permanently trained laboratory staff comprehensively examine new products for their ingredients and undesirable residues. The range ofanalytical services is complemented by efficient logistics solutions, user-friendly IT offers, a dedicated field service and experienced food chemists in individual customer care.
Insects and Insect Products
Insect Products
Insects (components) as food are an excellent alternative to the consumption of meat products, especially due to their high protein and fat content, and are already occasionally processed in food products. The question regarding the hazard potential is justified, as no specific assessment basis is yet available.
With our specialized food laboratory AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel, it is possible to analyze the novel product appearances for a variety of ingredients. Our range of services is supported by our qualified field staff and experienced and scientifically trained customer advisors.
Insects (-components) as a foodstuff are an outstanding alternative to the consumption of meat products, especially with their high protein and fat content, and have already been processed into food products in isolated cases. The question regarding the hazard potential is justified, since no specific evaluation bases are yet available.
We currently recommend the investigation of products with insect content:
- Microbiological parameters (analogue Crustaceans)
- Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, zinc, copper)
- Pesticide residues
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
- Dioxins, dl and ndl PCBs
- Mycotoxins (Aflatoxins, DON/ZEA)
- Nutritional values Big 8
With our specialised food laboratory AGROLAB LUFA GmbH in Kiel, it is possible to analyse the novel products for a variety of ingredients by qualified and permanently trained laboratory staff. Our range of services is supported by qualified field service consultants and customer advisors with practical experience and scientific training.
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