Bia Analytical offers a number of laboratory-based authenticity tests to support those involved in the herbs and spices supply chain
Oregano - ISO 17025 accredited, test performed by Queens University Belfast
Sage - ISO 17025 accredited, test performed by Queens University Belfast
Black pepper, Turmeric, Paprika, Ginger, Cumin, Garlic, White Pepper, Coriander, Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Fennel, Cinnamon & Cassia, Chilli Powder, Rosemary, Mint, Saffron Powder
NEW 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.
Turnaround time is typically 3 working days from receipt of sample to issuing of Certificate of Analysis.
Ambient Mass Spectrometry
Bia Analytical is delighted to announce the roll out of ground breaking technology for meat authenticity analysis that will empower businesses to make quick decisions and maintain provide additional confidence in the integrity of their products.
Developed over a 10-year period by Professor Chris Elliott and his team at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast, the technique known as Ambient Mass Spectrometry (‘AMS’) not only can identify the species of meat, but it can also identify the breed, where the meat was produced, whether or not it is organic, and its maturation and even eating quality. All of these parameters contained in a single test truly represent a ground-breaking advance.
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Bia Analytical Ltd
School of Biological Sciences
Queen’s University Belfast
14a Lennoxvale
Belfast
BT9 5BY
For a quotation and shipping details, please contact us.
Portable Testing
Coming Soon - Bia Analytical Ltd have recently signed a head of terms agreement to partner with trinamiX GmbH to develop a ground-breaking new solution that will offer customers a rapid portable authenticity result at the point of sampling, taking testing out of the lab and into the supply chain.
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