Category: Laboratory analysis

Over 65% of livestock production costs come from feed. Knowing the true energy value of feedstuffs is critical for efficient animal production, making the question of how do we measure the amount of energy in a feed fundamental to modern animal nutrition science and cost management.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), accurate nutritional labeling is critical for consumer health and safety. But how is food tested for nutrients to ensure this accuracy? It involves a variety of sophisticated laboratory techniques that precisely measure the content of macronutrients, micronutrients, and more.

According to food science principles, lipids are sparingly soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like petroleum ether. This fundamental property is the precise reason why only the fat was extracted from the snack food during a typical laboratory experiment.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese, highlighting a global need for clear nutritional information. A nutrition lab is a specialized facility that provides accurate data on the composition of food products, empowering consumers and manufacturers to make informed decisions for better public health.