Test Overview
Imagine being able to identify and quantify the presence of animal, plant and microbial components, contaminants or adulterants in any food product, either raw or processed, with a single test. That’s what our Evolve PurityTM test can do.
With Evolve PurityTM, you can:
- Ensure the purity of your food products.
- Protect your consumers from foodborne illness.
- Comply with all food safety regulations.
References
- “Honey Scandal Highlights Need for Better Food Testing” (The Guardian, 2019): https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/mar/26/uk-honey-fails-authenticity-test
- “Meat Contamination Fears Prompt New Testing Standards” (BBC News, 2020): http://www.foodandfarming.co.uk/news_article/6426ab208bb21/Probe-into-meat-falsely-labelled-as-British-at-supermarkets-BBC-News-
- “Food Fraud on the Rise as Adulterants Become More Sophisticated” (The New York Times, 2021): https://www.nytimes.com/section/food
Test Details
- Multiple gene markers for animal (4), plant (4) and microbial (6) taxonomic identification
- Optimized DNA extraction method according to the sample type
- High sensitivity and specificity for raw ingredients and finished processed products
- Certify the Halal claim of absence of Pork DNA in food products
- Certify the vegan/vegetarian claim of absence of any meat DNA in food products
- Authenticate the complex worldwide origins of different spices
- Reports qualitative and quantitative (at DNA level) presence/absence of each component of the sample.
- Conclusive reporting based on testing multiple replicates of the samples
- Min. sample quantity required: 1g
- Turn-around time: 5-7 business days after receipt of the samples