At SIMA LABS, we specialize in comprehensive testing and analysis of food additives and preservatives, ensuring that your products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Our laboratory offers a range of tests across physical, chemical, nutritional, microbiological, and additive parameters. We employ advanced techniques and industry-standard methods to accurately measure the components that impact the quality and safety of food products.

Physical & Chemical Parameters We test a wide array of physical and chemical properties to verify the integrity and composition of food products. Our tests include:

• Total dye content and identification of specific dyes (such as Aluminium Lake)

• Loss on drying, water-insoluble matter, and moisture content

• Extractable matter, including combined ether extracts and alkaline ether extractable matter

• Detection of harmful substances like cyanides (as HCN) and sulphur compounds (sulphur dioxide, total sulphur)

• Purity and quality of essential ingredients like beta carotene, chlorophyll, and other additives

• Assessment of color intensity, solid content, pH, and viscosity

• Analysis of organic and inorganic substances, including sugars, citric, oxalic, phosphoric acids, and various organic compounds

• Specific properties such as dispersibility in water, swelling properties, and freedom from animal filth

Nutritional Analysis & Labeling We ensure that your product labels accurately reflect the nutritional content, which is crucial for consumer health and regulatory requirements. Our nutritional analysis includes:

• Energy, protein, carbohydrates, and total/added sugar content

• Fat, dietary fiber, and cholesterol levels

• Detailed fatty acid profile, including saturated, trans, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats

Mineral Content We analyze essential minerals that are critical for food product integrity, including:

• Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, and sodium

Microbiological Testing SIMA Labs offers advanced testing for microbiological contamination to ensure food safety. Our tests include the detection and quantification of:

• Various bacterial species such as Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella sp.

• Yeast, mold, and other spoilage organisms

• Total coliform and total plate counts

• Specific bacteria like Cronobacter sakazakii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Additives & Contaminants We conduct thorough testing for both permitted and restricted food additives to ensure your products comply with health and safety regulations. We test for:

• Propylene glycol esters, mono and di-glycerides, sucroglycerides, and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

• Specific compounds like cumin aldehyde, estragole, and eugenyl methyl ether

• Preservatives like nitrates, chlorides, sulphates, and fluoride

• Potential contaminants such as hydrocyanic acid, safrole, and hypercine

Why Choose SIMA LABS?

• Regulatory Compliance: Our testing ensures your products comply with global regulations and guidelines, such as those set by the FDA, EFSA, and FSSAI.

• Consumer Safety: We focus on maintaining food safety by identifying harmful contaminants and additives that may pose health risks.

• Quality Assurance: Regular and comprehensive testing helps manufacturers maintain high standards for product quality, enhancing brand credibility and consumer trust.

Ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of your food products with SIMA Labs’ testing services. Whether for regulatory approval, quality control, or consumer safety, we provide accurate and reliable analysis for all your food additive and preservative needs.