Amaranth, Buckwheat, Millet, Quinoa & More
Analyses for the new „power cereals”
Amaranth, buckwheat, millet, sorghum, • Plant toxin analysis quinoa, teff grass and other (pseudo) cereals are becoming increasingly popu- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, tropane lar. Their cereal-like composition, valu- alkaloids, ergot alkaloids able nutrient profiles and – last but not • Pesticide multi-methods (DFG-S19, least – the absence of gluten, make them QuEChERS) a valuable alternative to classical cereals. Eurofins offers a broad range of analyses • Single substance analyses, e.g. and services for (pseudo) cereals. glyphosate In addition to classical residues and con- • Plant growth regulators (chlormequat, taminants, such as pesticides, mycotox- mepiquat) ins and metals, plant toxins such as tro- pane alkaloids and pyrrolizidine alkaloids • Fumigants (phosphine, methyl bromide, move more and more into the spotlight. sulfuryl difluoride) Analyses of allergens (gluten), GMO, • Acidic herbicides microbiology, general food analysis and • legal assessment complement our Metals (As, Cd, Pb, Hg etc.) service portfolio. • Mineral oils (MOSH, POSH, MOAH) Analytical Range • Dioxins, furans and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Residues & Contaminants • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) • Multitoxin analysis • Mycotoxin analysis
Fusarium toxins (DON, ZEA, T2/HT2, fumonisins etc.)
Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A
• Rush service: 24h analysis General Food Analysis • Crises management and advice • Detection of allergens (e.g. gluten, soy, mus- tard, lupin, EU-14-allergens) • Sampling • Protein, dietary fibre, starch • Analyses according to Gafta, GMP+ and Q+S including database entries • Vitamins • National and international food law consulting • Trace elements service • Amino acids • Eurofins OnLine (EOL): 24/7 access to sam- • Fatty acid profile ples and test results; faster turnaround times • Saponins, tannins through online sample registration; archiving, data export, statistics • Testing for foreign matter (Filth test) Microbiology The Profile
• Aerobic plate count The Eurofins Group provides a unique portfolio • Yeasts and moulds of analysis and testing services complemented by quality management, consultancy and trai- • Salmonella, E.coli, Enterobacteriaceae, nings for the food, feed and seed industry. For Staphylococci etc. their clients, Eurofins is the ideal partner along Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) the whole supply chain. • GMO screening Eurofins Laboratories are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and regularly • GMO identification (specific detection of one take part in proficiency testings to check and or more GMO) verify the applied methods. • GMO quantification Additional Services
• Representative sampling
• Supply chain control in all important import and export markets • Hygiene audits
02 GMJ6 17
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing Germany [email protected] – www.eurofins.de
The information included in this publication is based on our current knowledge and was thoroughly verified. Nevertheless there is no guarantee for it to be up-to-date, complete and correct. Eurofins is not to be held liable for damages or injury, which are connected to the use of this information. Especially the confirmation of legal details is up to the user. All offers are non-binding and without obligation.