Unsure of what antioxidant will work best in your product, or what the optimal dose could be to extend shelf life? Our specialist lab can give answers fast with accelerated oxidation testing of final products.
Oxipres
/ Accepts all types of final products: bakery wares, meat and vegan alternatives, emulsified sauces, spreads etc
/ Quick results, depending on the stability of the product and instrument availability
/ Measures the onset of oxidation by uptake of oxygen
Rancimat
/ Accepts only pure oils and fats
/ Quick results, depending on the stability of the product and instrument availability
/ Measures the formation of volatile oxidation products due to breakdown of lipids
Expertise in measuring oxidation in final products
Many foods undergo oxidation, which causes changes in odour, taste and appearance, limiting shelf life. Antioxidants can help protect against oxidation, but knowing which antioxidant is most effective is not always straightforward. Many foods are complex matrices where multiple ingredients can affect the reaction pathways that take place during oxidation and the stability of the final product. Sometimes the only way to know if an antioxidant can help is to test it first.
Accelerated oxidation tests using the Oxipres or Rancimat give answers fast and several dosages can be tested simultaneously in our specialist lab. We can compare between different types of antioxidants and offer expert advice on extending the shelf life of your product.