Fresh Produce

Our experts conduct thorough residue analyses to assess the presence of crop protection agents, contaminants and additives in your products. We ensure your products meet food safety and consumer confidence standards.

Pesticides

• GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening for >750 components

• GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening Baby food

• Bromide, total inorganic

• Chlormequat (CCC)

• Dithiocarbamates (as CS2)

• Ethephon

• Phosphetyl-Al, phosphoric acid

• Glyphosate

• Maleine hydrazide

• Perchlorate, Chlorate

Contaminants

• Heavy metals

• Nitrate, Nitrite

• Sulfite

• Mycotoxins (incl. Patulin)

• Ethylene oxide

Additives

• Carnauba wax

• Quaternary ammonium (BAC/DDAC)

• Morpholine and amines

With advanced technology and strict protocols, we perform microbiological analyses to identify pathogens and general microbial loads. These analyses help ensure the hygiene and safety of your AGF products.

Pathogens

• Staphylococcus aureus

• E. coli

• STEC /25 g

• Bacillus cereus

• Salmonella /25 g

• Listeria monocytogenes /25 g

• Listeria monocytogenes, counting plate

• Campyobacter jejuni /25 g

• Shigella spp. /25 g

• Norovirus

• Hepatitis A

• Legionella pneumophila

General

• General germ count

• Yeasts and Fungi

• Lactic acid bacteria

• Enterobacteriaceae

Our nutritional analyses focus on measuring essential nutrients, vitamins and nutraceuticals. This information is important to meet nutritional guidelines, provide consumer information and optimize the quality of your products.

Nutritional values and vitamins

• Big 8 analysis package:

• Energy value, fats, fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, salt and sugar content.

• Vitamins A, B, C, D, E &

• Natural ingredients

Neutraceuticals

• Anthocyanins

• Carotenes

• Glucosinolates

• Antioxidant Capacity (AOC)

On our certificates of analysis, a review of several additional Retail specifications for AGF and ornamentals such as: Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland and EDEKA et al.