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To meet the high safety and quality standards for nuts and dried fruits, precise and accredited laboratory testing is essential. With decades of experience, AGROLAB supports you in detecting residues, assessing microbiological risks, and verifying physical and nutritional quality – tailored to your product and market needs. Discover our full range of services below.
Testing for Residues and Contaminants in Nuts and Dried Fruits
Testing for Residues and Contaminants in Nuts and Dried Fruits
- Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, Alternaria and Fusarium toxins
- Pesticide residues from cultivation
- Fumigants like ethylene oxide and methyl bromide used during storage and transport
- Heavy metals including nickel, lead and cadmium
- Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and PFAS
- Solvent residues (e.g. BTXE), sulphur dioxide, hydrocyanic acid and radioactivity
- Detection of food allergens according to EU legislation
All analyses are conducted in accredited laboratories using validated methods.
Microbiological Testing for Nuts and Dried Fruits
Microbiological Testing for Nuts and Dried Fruits
Our accredited microbiological testing services identify key hygiene risks in nuts and dried fruits, ensuring product safety and compliance with industry standards:
- Total aerobic count, yeasts and moulds
- Pathogens including Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus
- Evaluation based on the recommendations of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DGHM) or your individual product specifications
Physical and Sensory Quality Assessment of Nuts and Dried Fruits
Physical and Sensory Quality Assessment of Nuts and Dried Fruits
Appearance and texture are key quality factors in dried fruit and nut products. Our physical and sensory analysis includes:
- Physical defects such as foreign bodies or insect infestation
- Organoleptic features including flavour, odour and appearance
- Compliance with trade specifications for nuts and dried fruits
Fat Quality and Nutritional Testing for Nuts and Oilseeds
Physical and Sensory Quality Assessment of Nuts and Dried Fruits
High-fat foods like nuts and oilseeds require specific fat quality analysis to meet food safety and labelling requirements. We determine:
- Moisture levels, free fatty acids (FFA) and peroxide value to assess shelf life
- Total oil content for quality control
- Nutritional values and label conformity to ensure accurate consumer information
Accredited Sampling of Nuts and Dried Fruits
Accurate, accredited sampling is essential for reliable nuts and dried fruits testing, especially due to the non-homogeneous nature of these foods. We offer:
- Accredited sampling services in the Netherlands and Belgium through AGROLAB Dr. Verwey
- Certified partner sampling across other EU countries
- Sampling procedures that comply with legal and customer-specific requirements
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