Silliker, an international network of ISO 25 accredited food testing and consulting laboratories, can help ensure the safety, quality and nutritional value of products. Make safer spices, culinary herbs and dehydrated vegetable seasonings. The site allows buyers to negotiate with existing or new suppliers in a closed trading room. When pesticide testing gives a positive result, it is confirmed by mass spec. The latest GC method for fats determines the presence of trans-fatty acids, as well as total fat, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Medallion also offers dietary fiber and isoflavone testing.
As consumer lifestyle demographics dictate greater speed, ease and convenience in foods, there will also be growing concerns regarding nutrition, health and food safety, he said. Figueiredo mentioned the importance of thermo-acoustic technology that is still in its infancy. This environmentally friendly technology involves sound waves that cause inert gasses to vibrate in gas-filled chambers. Cold temperatures result when the gasses are compressed and heated, then expanded and cooled. Nanotechnology will impact the production of lighter, stronger insulation materials, he said.