Fatty acid profile, cholesterol and oxidation markers for oils, fats and foods that contain them, for nutrition labels, specifications and shelf life work.
| Test | What it measures | Typically reported as |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acid profile | Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fatty acids | % of total fatty acids, or g per 100 g |
| Cholesterol | Total cholesterol | mg per 100 g |
| Peroxide value | Primary oxidation products | meq O2 per kg of fat |
| Anisidine value | Secondary oxidation products (aldehydes) | value, unitless |
| Hexanal | A volatile secondary oxidation product, measured as hexanal itself | concentration of hexanal; units and basis confirmed with the chosen method |
| TBARS | Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, a combined measure of secondary oxidation products | an equivalent value against the calibrant used; units and basis confirmed with the chosen method |
Tell us the product, the matrix (raw ingredient, in-process or finished product) and what the results are for, such as a nutrition label, a specification or a comparison between lots, before you ship. We will confirm the tests, the sample amount and the price. All tests on this page are quoted per project.
The method used for each test is chosen for the food and the question you need answered.
Questions about a sample or a method, call 360-967-7010 or email [email protected].
