Food & Agriculture
Testing

Ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through comprehensive testing solutions.

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About Food & Agriculture Testing

Quality and safety are at the core of every food product. Care Labs provides comprehensive food testing services to help manufacturers ensure regulatory compliance, product quality, and consumer safety.

Backed by advanced laboratory capabilities and experienced scientists, we deliver accurate, reliable, and timely results you can trust.

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FSSAI

20+ Years

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Regulatory

Compliance

Methods Applied

Testing conducted using validated methods, including FSSAI Manuals, BIS (IS), AOAC, ISO, ASTM, APHA, USFDA BAM, USEPA, EN methods, and other recognized methodologies, supported by advanced analytical technologies.

Food and agricultural produce quality testing [grading, nutritional labeling and package labeling]

  • Refraction and grading of agricultural produce
  • Organoleptic and sensory tests
  • Proximate Analysis
    • Moisture, Fat, Carbohydrates, Energy, Protein, and Ash
  • Characterization
    • Polarity, Refractive index, Degree brix, Density, Viscosity
  • Fatty acid profiling
    • Saturated fatty acid, Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), Monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), Trans fatty acid, Free fatty acid (as Oleic acid or acid value)
  • Specific tests for fats, fat emulsions, and oils
    • Acid value, refractive index, specific gravity, melting point, flash point, iodine value, saponification value, unsaponifiable matter, Polenske value, rancidity, turbidity in filtered samples (30°C for 24 hours), suspended and foreign matter, separated water, hexane content, mineral oil, erucic acid, oryzanol content, diacetyl content, argemone oil test, Bellier test, Baudouin test, hydrocyanic acid test, semi-siccative oil test, tea seed oil test, sesame seed oil test, cottonseed oil test, olive pomace oil test, and added colouring and flavouring substances.
  • Carbohydrate/ Sugar profiling.
    • Total dietary fiber, crude fiber, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), beta-glucan, starch, other polysaccharides, and sugars such as glucose, fructose, maltose, lactose, and other carbohydrates
  • Amino acid compositional analysis
  • Vitamins and related nutrients
    • Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Vitamin D (Calciferol), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin K, Vitamin E (Tocopherols)
    • Water Soluble Vitamins: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12 (Cyanacobalamin)
    • Related Nutrients: Carotenoids, Inositol etc.
  • Trace elements and minerals
    • Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Molybdenum (Mo), Manganese (Mn), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P), Selenium (Se), Sulphur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Iodine (I), Bromine (Br)
  • GC/HPLC-based analysis of herbal extracts, plant materials, natural essential oils, spice oils, oleoresins, and export products.
  • Chromatographic (GC / HPLC) assays of herbal extracts and plants, spice oils/oleoresins, natural essential oils, and other export products
  • Antioxidants
    • Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Tertiary Butyl Hydroxy Quinone (TBHQ), Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Gallic Acid, Propyl gallate, Ethyl gallate, Octyl gallate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Dodecyl gallate, Citric Acid, Guaiac resin, Tartaric Acid
  • Colours
    • Natural colouring matters: Chlorophyll, Carotene and carotenoids, Riboflavin, Caramel, Saffron, Annatto, Curcumin, Turmeric
    • Synthetic food colours: Poceau 4R, Erythrosine, Tartrazine, Carmoisine, Sunset yellow FCF, Brilliant blue FCF, Indigo carmine, Sudan dyes, Fast Green FCF
  • Preservatives
    • Benzoic Acid, methyl Parahydroxy Benzoate, Sodium benzoate, propyl Parahydroxy Benzoate Nitrites, Sorbic Acid, Nitrates, Propionic acid, Calcium Propionate, Sulphurous acid, Sodium propionate, Sulphur dioxide, Sodium diacetate, Lactic acid and its potassium, sodium, and calcium salts, Nisin, Ammonia carbonate, Acid sodium pyrophosphate, Acid calcium phosphate.
  • Acidifying regulators and acidity agents
    • Acetic acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
  • Sweeteners
    • Saccharin, Acesulfame potassium, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame
  • Emulsifying and stabilizing agents
    • Sucroglycerides, Sodium Steroyl 2 lactylate, Calcium Steroyl 2 lactylate, Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, Polyglycerol esters of interesterified Ricinoleic acid, Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, Starch phosphate, Pectin, Sodium alginate, modified starches, Calcium alginate, Propylene glycol alginate, Alginic acid, Methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Carboxymethyl cellulose, Gellan gum
  • Anticaking agents, treatment agents, improvers, and leavening agents
    • Sodium aluminium silicate, Magnesium carbonate, Calcium carbonate, Calcium phosphate, Ferrocyanide, Synthetic Amorphous Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium phosphate, Fungal alpha-amylase, Potassium bromate, Potassium iodate, Ammonium chloride, Ammonium persulphate, L-cysteine Monohydrochloride, Ammonium phosphate, Ammonium carbonate, Benzoyl peroxide.
  • Flavouring agents
    • Diacetyl, Coumarin and dihydrocoumarin, Dimethyl polysiloxane, Estragole, Ethyl methyl ketone, Eugenyl methyl ether, Ethyl-3-Phenylglycidate, Saffrole and isosaffrole, Monosodium Glutamate.

Microbiological testing

  • Quantification of quality and spoilage indicators
    • Enterobacteriaceae
    • Coliforms
    • Total Plate Count (TPC), Microbial Count, Total Viable Count (TVC), and Mesophilic Count
    • Enterococci
    • Staphylococcus aureus (Coagulase positive staphylococci)
    • Bacillus cereus
    • E. coli
    • Clostridium perfringens
    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • Yeast and moulds
    • Lactic acid bacteria
    • Aciduric flat sour organisms
    • Proteolytic bacterial count
    • Thermophilic bacterial plate count
    • Analysis of anaerobic spore count and mesophilic aerobic spore-formers.
    • Lipolytic bacterial count
  • Pathogen screening by using PCR
  • Screening for foodborne disease-causing pathogens.
    • Salmonella spp.
    • Pathogenic E. coli 0157
    • Listeria monocytogenes
    • Vibrio parahaemolyticus
    • Bacillus spp
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Vibrio cholerae
    • Clostridium perfringens
    • Shigella spp.
  • Microscopy with image capturing facility:
    • Howard Mold count
    • Yeast and spore count
    • Count of pollen and plant elements
    • Morphological examination of microorganisms, including bacteria, spores, and moulds.
  • Tests specific to canned foods:
    • Incubation test
    • Accelerated storage Test

Food Safety Testing for Contaminants, Toxins & Residues

  • Quantification of residues of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
  • Comprehensive screening of up to 600 pesticide residues using LC-Q TOF-MS.
  • Residues of plant growth hormones
  • Residues of drugs and antibiotics
  • Endocrine disruptors
  • Screening of fruits and vegetables for plant growth regulator (PGR) residues.
  • Mycotoxins and other crop contaminants
    • Total Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B2, Aflatoxin B1, Aflatoxin G1, Aflatoxin M1, Aflatoxin G2, Ochratoxin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Zeraleneone, T2 toxin, Fumonisins (FB1/FB2), Uric Acid, Patulin
  • Naturally Occurring Toxins (NOTS)
    • Agaric Acid, Hypercine, Hydrocyanic Acid, Saffarole
  • Industrial contaminants
    • Melamine and Cyanuric Acid
  • Contaminants of toxic heavy metals
    • Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Copper (Cu), Tin (Sn), Cadmium (Cd), Zinc (Zn), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Methyl Mercury, Nickel (Ni)
  • Food Allergens
    • In accordance with European Union Commission Directive 2007/68/EC.
  • Identification and confirmation of unknown compounds through non-targeted analysis.
  • Testing of water samples for volatile compounds, semi-volatile compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Testing

  • Event-specific screening for the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
  • Quantitative analysis of GMOs using real-time PCR (RT-PCR).
  • Detection of species-specific (taxon-specific) genes for organism identification

Seed Testing

  • Gene expression studies
  • Detection of marker proteins, including Cry1Ac, Cry2Ab, and Roundup Ready Flex, using RT-PCR and ELISA techniques.

Meat identification testing

  • Screening for the presence of non-declared or undesired meat species (including Halal verification).
  • Meat species authentication for identity and authenticity verification.

Products Tested

Animal feeds

Beverages (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic)

Bakery and confectionery products

Canned foods and processed foods

Coffee, cocoa and by-products

Cereals, pulses, grains, and their products

Edible oils and fats

Fish and fishery products

Eggs and egg products

Food supplements, additives, preservatives, and colors

Fruits and fruit products

Herbal extracts, spice oils, and natural essential oils

Herbs, spices, condiments and culinary products

Honey and related products

Jams, juices, concentrates, and squashes

Infant foods

Meat and meat products

Milk and dairy products

Pet foods

Oil seeds and by products

Pickles, sauces, and chutney

Ready to eat snacks and foods

Starch and starch products

Poultry and poultry products

Sugar and sugar products

Tea and tea products

Vegetables and vegetable products

Tobacco and tobacco products

Industry We Serve

Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Testing support for product quality, nutritional accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Dairy Industry

Comprehensive testing for milk quality, adulteration, residues, and microbiological safety.

Bakery & Confectionery

Quality and safety testing for baked goods, confectionery products, ingredients, and shelf-life assessment.

Restaurants & Food Service Businesses

Food safety testing solutions for restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, and hospitality operations

Spices & Seasonings

Analysis of contaminants, adulterants, pesticide residues, and microbial parameters.

Edible Oils & Fats

Testing services to verify product purity, authenticity, quality, and compliance.

Processed Food Manufacturers

Safety and quality evaluation for packaged, ready-to-eat, and processed food products.

Importers & Exporters

Independent testing services to help meet domestic and international market requirements.

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Microbiological, residue, and contaminant testing to support food safety requirements.

Food Packaging Manufacturers

Testing of food-contact materials for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

Why Choose Care Labs For Food Testing Services

  • Comprehensive Testing
    A complete range of food testing services, from microbiology and contaminants to adulteration and packaging analysis.
  • Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure
    Equipped with modern analytical instruments to deliver accurate and reliable test results.
  • Expert Technical Team
    Experienced scientists and food safety professionals with deep industry knowledge.
  • Regulatory Compliance Support
    Testing solutions aligned with FSSAI, BIS, and international food safety standards.
  • Quick Turnaround Time
    Timely reporting to help businesses make faster, quality, and compliance decisions.
  • Reliable Quality Standards
    Validated methods and stringent quality controls ensure consistent and dependable results.
  • Customized Testing Solutions
    Flexible testing programs tailored to your product and compliance requirements.
  • Trusted Food Safety Partner
    Supporting manufacturers, exporters, retailers, and food brands in maintaining product quality and consumer confidence.

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Food testing evaluates the safety, quality, and composition of food products. It helps identify contaminants, verify compliance, and protect consumer health.

Care Labs provides microbiological, chemical, contaminant, adulteration, nutritional, and packaging testing services for a wide range of food products.

Food microbiology testing detects harmful microorganisms such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria that may cause foodborne illnesses and affect product quality.

Food contaminant testing identifies harmful substances such as heavy metals, pesticide residues, mycotoxins, and other contaminants that may be present in food products.
Food adulteration testing helps verify product authenticity by detecting unauthorized substances, additives, or substitutions that may compromise quality and safety.
Testing frequency depends on product type, regulatory requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance programs, but regular testing is recommended to maintain compliance and consistency.

Established in 2005, Care Labs delivers accurate, reliable, and compliant testing solutions. We help organizations ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

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