Lab Testing & Analysis

HPLC (High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography): Provides verification of product identity as well as quantitative determination of active constituents when tested against a reference standard. GCMS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry): Provides verification of product identity as well as quantitative determination of active constituents when tested against a reference standard. TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography): Provides verification of product identity when tested against a reference standard.

Appearance: Samples of each product are evaluated and compared based upon their general appearance and uniformity, to ensure conformance, to a known standard. Color: Identify products based upon conformance, of color, to a known standard. Aroma: Identify products based upon conformance, of aroma, to a known standard.

Particle Size: A sieve analysis is used to measure the total particle size distribution of a prepared sample. A particle size analysis can help a customer judge whether a product is suitable for their application. Tapped Density: Measures the density of a prepared sample (g/ml). This test can help one discern specific processing requirements.

Heavy Metals: Measures metallic impurities in a prepared product sample. Pesticides: Measures the amount of pesticide residue that a prepared sample contains

Total Aerobic Plate Count: Allows for the detection and enumeration of aerobic micro-organisms. This test gives an indication of the cleanliness of a product micro-biologically. Yeast and Mold: Allows for detection and enumeration of yeast and mold micro-organisms. This test gives an indication of the cleanliness of a product micro-biologically. Coliform: Allows for detection and enumeration of Coliform. E. Coli: Allows for detection and enumeration of E. Coli bacteria. Salmonella SPP: Allows for detection and enumeration of Salmonella Bacteria.