Chemistry
overview |
nutritional labeling |
proximate
| dairy | metals
| extraneous
PROXIMATE
 The last decade has shown an increased interest in our overall diet
and health. In response, conscientious food manufacturers and
retailers have had to ensure that food labels are accurate and
informative in order to help consumers interpret relevant
information and make knowledgeable purchase decisions.
Founded in response to the need for the industry to have a high
level of service, turnaround time and expertise, Michelson
Laboratories, Inc. is staffed by experienced chemists and technical
personnel familiar with the food and other industries. Michelson
Laboratories maintains a high level of precision, accuracy and
professionalism. With over thirty years of experience in a wide
range of industries and enterprises, our staff is the ultimate
resource for practical answers and solutions to your questions and
problems.
A "proximate" analytical testing provides caloric data from
carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Extensive use of proximate data is
used by food professionals and food scientists alike because the
data is relatively easy to acquire and provides a wealth of
information. We follow approved methodologies and specific
up-to-date guidelines as established by governmental agencies, and
will comply with our own methodologies at your request.
Michelson Laboratories, Inc. utilizes the most accurate and proven
testing methodologies available from such organizations as the AOAC,
the AOCS, the FDA, the USDA, the AACC, and several other nationally
and internationally recognized associations. Our centrally located
laboratory facilities allow for a fast turn-around-time and accurate
testing for the following basic analysis:
- Ash
- Calories
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
- Moisture
- Protein
Michelson Laboratories, Inc.’s Proximate Department offers a wide
variety of other available chemical tests, procedures, and has
advanced capabilities and invaluable experience in such areas as:
• Ash
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Brix
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Chloride
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Fat, Acid Hydrolysis
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Fat, Ether Extraction
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Flash Point
•
Free Fatty Acids
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Insoluble Impurities
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Iodine Value
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Moisture, Air Oven |
• Moisture, Toluene Distillation
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Nitrite
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Nitrogen
•
Peroxide Value
•
pH
•
Phosphorous
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Protein, Kjeldahl
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Protein, LECO
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Rancidity
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Salt |
• Sieve Analysis
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Smoke Point
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Species Determination
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Specific Gravity
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Sulfites
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TBA
•
Titratable Acidity
•
Total Solids
•
Tripolyphosphate
•
Viscosity |
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