Herbs & Spices
Bia Analytical offers a number of authenticity laboratory tests to support those involved in the herbs, spices supply chain.
We work with several herb and spice companies to source materials and develop our methods and have built models for herbs and spice authenticity by collecting and analysing hundreds of known authentic samples (and also many of their known potential adulterants) from around the world.
This allows us to create models that include a number of different authentic samples, as well as the various potential adulterants. We then validate the models by testing authentic samples spiked with known adulterants, typically starting from 10% as our minimum spike level, as our test is aimed at Economically Motivated Adulteration (EMA). The validation process allows us to assess the robustness of the models built.
Spectroscopy is used to gather sample data or ‘fingerprints’; chemometrics is used to compare that data to a model. We can then interpret authenticity from the model output. We add value in the development of leading chemometric modelling. We use spectroscopy in conjunction with chemometrics to analyse food ingredients samples in the fight against food fraud with non-targeted analysis.
ISO 17025 accredited lab based tests
Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Parsley, Mint, Paprika, Coriander, Fennel, Cumin, Turmeric, Saffron Powder, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli Powder, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Cinnamon/Cassia
Waiting to be accredited (created using the same methodology and process as our ISO 17025 accredited tests)
Coriander Leaf, Saffron Threads, Tarragon, Common Wheat flour
Typically, we require a minimum of 10g of sample for analysis but recommend supplying up to 30g to provide a representative sample. For saffron powder a minimum of 0.5g is required.
Instantly test the authenticity of your goods anytime, anywhere – with the quickest, most effortless, and portable solution on the market. Our ultra-fast portable service uses Bia Analytical’s robust scientific models to provide a robust and trusted indication of authenticity in seconds. Bringing rapid early-stage authentication screening into your business and supply chain. Fast results at the press of a button, enabling real-time decision making. Find out more (link)
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The Bia-Portal takes the power of Bia Analytical’s rigorously validated authenticity solutions and makes this accessible through the cloud. This not only gives customers the power to verify commodities in their own labs, but also delivers instant results, dramatically reducing the time and cost needed in submitting samples for verification. Combining Bia Analytical’s robust scientific models with industry leading technology from AWS, the Bia-Portal uses a powerful fusion of best-in-class techniques to verify a user generated uploaded SPA file in seconds to help streamline your testing regimen.
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