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Shelf life testing

Knowledge is power; we offer different simulations and assays you can add to your shelf life study for more robust data points.

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Ambient Study

Evaluate real-time aging via analytical testing and a sensory panel to establish an expiration date for a product or product packaging.

Study length: 6 months - 12 months

Accelerated + Ambient Study

This method simulates real-time aging and shelf life by using elevated temperatures to artificially speed up the aging process. Accelerated aging is an optional requirement for testing, but real-time aging is required when establishing an expiration date for a product or product packaging.

Study length: 6 months - 12 months

Frequently asked questions

Anywhere from 4-24 months. It depends on your product and target shelf life.

With existing understanding of precise acceleration rates for your specific product, accelerated only testing is possible. Without that historical data, it is strongly recommended to run accelerated and non-accelerated testing in parallel to determine that rate.

This can vary greatly depending on the length, product, and testing. A good starting range is $3k-7k.

We can run micro tests at time points in the study, but do not currently run challenge studies which is required to determine micro limited shelf life.

Our group of trained panelists compare the aged product to the control sample and evaluate it for flavor, odor, texture, and appearance changes.

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