Determining and possibly extending shelf life
Lab analyses
Companies can contact the Food Pilot for nutritional, shelf-life and allergen analyses. After an exploratory discussion, they receive a quotation with analysis options, prices and deadlines. Upon agreement, the analyses are scheduled and practical arrangements are made. ILVO also offers expertise in complex issues such as food pathogens, cleaning, odour and taste abnormalities and residue detection. The BELAC-accredited laboratories work according to ISO 17025, and some ring tests are ISO 17043 accredited.
Parameters showing how the product is made
With a trained taste panel in a professional sensory lab or analysis of odor components with GC-MS
for the detection of food allergens
for detection of spoilage, hygiene indicators and pathogens
Prospecting and analysis of production machines and production floors
Detection of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants
Detection of GMO in food and feed
Determination of antimicrobial activity