The fat content in food has always been a widely discussed and scrutinized element of nutrition for both consumers and food industry professionals. Many shoppers are interested in the amount of fat in food for a variety of reasons—health, nutrition, weight loss, and more—and want to know the precise amount before making nutritional decisions. Many… More about The Science Behind Analyzing Fat in Food
The Science Behind Analyzing Fat in Food
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What Does Dietary Fiber Do? The Physiological Effects of Fiber
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The American Association of Cereal Chemists says “Dietary fiber is the edible parts of plants or analogous carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine with complete or partial fermentation in the large intestine. Dietary fiber includes polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, lignin, and associated plant substances.”1 That’s what it is; but what does… More about What Does Dietary Fiber Do? The Physiological Effects of Fiber
Shining a Spotlight on Physical Food Testing
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Most of us have had an unpleasant experience with the physical qualities of our food. Perhaps you’ve encountered cookies that are too soft or too crunchy, clumpy beverage powders, or jarred sauce that looks just plain unappetizing. These foods may taste delicious and provide plenty of nutritional benefits, but if they aren’t appealing and consistent… More about Shining a Spotlight on Physical Food Testing
How to Build a Quality Management Program for Your Lab
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Analytical testing laboratories, like any type of complex system, exhibit an inherent variability that must be assessed and controlled in order to assure quality results. Historically, several methods have been used to deal with this variation, and improve the confidence in test results. Years ago, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) were introduced to ensure the generation of… More about How to Build a Quality Management Program for Your Lab
Analytical vs. Database Testing: What’s the Right Answer for Your Product? [Quiz]
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The food that arrives on our tables today is exposed to more chemical, microbiological, and environmental contaminants than ever before. In fact, 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses each year, with children under 5 years old being the most vulnerable.1 Cultural diversity and expanding palettes introduce fare from locales far and wide, and every… More about Analytical vs. Database Testing: What’s the Right Answer for Your Product? [Quiz]
How Food Labs Contribute to Consumer Health
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The demand for reliable nutrition information about the food we consume is increasing. Consumers today are elevating their health consciousness to combat increasing levels of obesity, reduce obesity-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and to avoid food allergens that could be potentially dangerous to them. At the end of the day, accurate nutrition labels… More about How Food Labs Contribute to Consumer Health