Food

Your partner in the food sector

In the dynamic world of food, Normec Groen Agro Control is ready for you and all your analyses and investigations that play a crucial role in the quality and safety of your products. Our team supports you with residue analyses, microbiological analyses and nutritional value analyses.

Our specialties in the food sector

1. Residue analysis

Our specialists perform in-depth residue analyses to assess the presence of pesticides, additives and contaminants in your products. We strive to certify your products to the highest standards of food safety.

Crop protection products

• GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening for >750 components
• GC-MS/MS + LC-MS/MS screening Baby food
• Specific pesticides

Additives

• Carnauba wax
• Quaternary ammonium (BAC/DDAC)
• Morpholine and amines
• Prohibited colorants

Contaminants

• Acrylamide
• Antibiotics
• Ethylene oxide
• Histamine
• Nitrate, Nitrite
• Sulfite
• Mycotoxins (incl. Patulin)
• Heavy metals
• 3-MCPD and glycidol esters

2. Microbiological Analyses

With advanced technologies, we perform microbiological analyses to detect pathogens and assess general microbial loads in your products. These analyses help ensure the microbial safety of your food products.

Pathogens

• Staphylococcus aureus
• E. coli
• STEC /25 g
• Bacillus cereus
• Salmonella /25 g
• Listeria monocytogenes /25 g
• Listeria monocytogenes, counting plate
• Campylobacter jejuni /25 g
• Shigella spp. /25 g
• Norovirus
• Hepatitis A
• Legionella pneumophila

General

• General germ count
• Yeasts and Fungi
• Lactic acid bacteria
• Enterobacteriaceae

3. Nutritional Analyses

Our nutritional analyses focus on measuring essential nutrients, vitamins and nutraceuticals in your products. This allows you to not only meet nutritional guidelines, but also optimize quality.

Nutritional values and vitamins

• Big 8 analysis package:
• Energy value, fats, fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, salt and sugar content
• Vitamins
• Natural contents
• Organic acids

Neutraceuticals

• Anthocyanins
• Carotenes
• Glucosinolates
• Antioxidant Capacity (AOC)

What can you expect from the reporting of your research or analysis?

• Components found & EU MRLs
• Certificate of Analysis with Retail Reviews
• Report in pdf and standard in Dutch. Optional in English, Spanish or German.

Sampling and collection

Our sampling complies with European Directive EC 2002/63 and is accredited to ISO 17025. If you choose to collect samples yourself, we have the necessary sample material for you. Including sample forms and work description.