Get High-Quality Nutrition Label Testing for Food Products
Be aware of the ingredients you’re consuming with Tentamus California
Before your favorite food, beverage, or supplement item goes on the shelf in your home, you need to know all about what’s in it! Companies who create these items for mass consumption need accurate, reliable nutrition label analysis so the information listed is as precise and transparent as possible.
Tentamus California is a full-service ISO-17025 accredited laboratory based in Irvine, CA, that works with individuals and companies — including restaurants, food service organizations, food production and developmental brands, and schools — to bring you essential nutritional label testing. Learn more about how we can help you comply with FDA food product labeling requirements and contact us today to get started!
WHAT IS NUTRITION LABEL ANALYSIS?
Nutrition label analysis, or nutrition label testing, is the process of evaluating and measuring the nutritional content of products consumers eat, drink, or ingest; these products can include:
- Canned and packaged food
- Fresh meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables
- Spices and other seasonings
- Vitamins and other powdered health supplements
- Canned or bottled beverages
This nutrition testing provided by Tentamus California involves determining the amounts of various nutrients present in a given edible item. The results of this testing are then used to create accurate and regulatory-compliant nutrition labels commonly found on the back of food packaging.
SUBSTANCES THAT NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED AND QUANTIFIED
The labels on the back of any food, supplement, or beverage products need to include accurate amounts of each of the following nutritional values:
- Calories
- Calories from Fat
- Total Fat
- Fatty Acid
- Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fat
- Cholesterol
- Sodium
- Dietary Fiber
- Sugar
- Proteins
- Vitamins A, C, D
- Calcium
- Iron
HOW DOES THE NUTRITION LABEL TESTING PROCESS WORK?
Trained scientists and experts follow a rigorous process to conduct nutrition label analysis and other testing to ensure our clients’ products have completely transparent information. Tentamus California utilizes advanced instrumentation and validated test methods to ensure accurate and precise results. The process typically includes:
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Sample preparation
The food sample provided by our clients is carefully selected, prepared, and homogenized to ensure representative analysis.
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Nutrient extraction
We employ specific techniques to extract nutrients from the sample while preserving their integrity.
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Instrumental analysis
Our state-of-the-art instruments provide high sensitivity and accuracy to measure the nutrient composition of the food sample.
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Data evaluation
Our nutrition label testing team collects, analyzes, and verifies the data obtained from the instrumental analysis to generate comprehensive profiles.