Dry Fruits Testing & Nuts Testing

Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the importance and demand for varieties of nuts and dried fruits especially exotic fruits along with packaged foods. Moreover, a rapidly growing population, increasing health awareness among people results in an inclined growth for nuts and dried fruits. Dried fruits and edible nuts serve as an incredible source of nutrients particularly for the aged population majorly suffering from obesity, diabetes, heart diseases and allergies. Hence these can be considered as true health foods. They are a rich source of contain plant-protein, polyphenols, phytosterols, vegetable fiber, and various other micronutrients like folates, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium and interact synergically to add value to our health. The Asia Pacific stands as the largest and fastest-growing market for the dried fruits and nuts globally.

Like any other agricultural produce, edible nuts and dried fruits are also subjected to varieties of contaminants and harmful substances such as pesticide residues, heavy metals during production and processing and transport. Mycotoxins and pest infestation may take place during long term storage.

A Glance at Relevant Products

• Dried fruits can be briefly categorized into – dried grapes, dried figs, dates, dried Others include plums, raisins, apples, sultanas, pears, peaches, goji berries, exotic fruits, currants
• Edible nuts can be classified into – peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, tree nuts and many others like groundnuts, hazelnuts, kernels, coconut, composite products, processed products

Safety Issues

With the increasing awareness of food safety among all groups of people, analysis of various food groups has become a primary concern for the national competent authorities. Despite following all parameters to maintain food hygiene and safety, contaminants can enter food during production, packaging, transporting or even when in storage.

Recently salmonella outbreak has been reported in Norway when sampling of dried fruits, berries and nuts was done. The most common requirements regarding contaminants in dried fruits and nuts are related to microbiological contaminants, mycotoxins and pesticide residues. Codex Alimentarius Commission has set up limitations for the use of pesticides, sulphur dioxide and other additives.

Eurofins offer accurate analysis for dried fruits and nuts by testing these products for various physical, chemical and microbiological parameters as per national and international standards.

Eurofins Testing Services for Dry Fruits and Edible Nuts

The Eurofins Advantage

• Competence Centres with state-of-the-art equipment like high-resolution GC, HPLCs, GCMSMS, FTIR, ELISA, HR-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP- MS, Real-time PCR systems
• Fast turn-around time (TAT)
• Local contact with a Global Network
• Active participation in industry associations and regulatory bodies allowing prior advice on potential food scares and legal obligations
• Access for expert advice –on food safety
• Reliable results
• Internationally recognized
• Physical, chemical and microbiological tests on raw, semi-processed and finished products
• Other specific analyses for mycotoxins, pesticides and allergenic proteins for environmental protection and compliance with health and safety
• Sampling on-site, in accordance with national and international standards
• Consulting and Audits concerning your quality control issues (in your factories and on your suppliers' sites) and customer preferences
• Training courses to your teams on issues related to quality control, hygiene and HACCP
• Sensory evaluation and product development advice: hedonic tests using consumer panels, qualitative studies, marketing studies,

Eurofins Significance

• Expert advisers with in-depth knowledge of the method, available and at your service
• Accredited analysis
• A broad portfolio of analyses for all your raw materials and finished products
• A customer service that ensures the personalized follow-up of your samples
• Online access to your samples and the ability to download your results via the EOL platform (Eurofins OnLine)
• A legal and regulatory support possible by our legal expert
• Commitment to national and international research programs

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