Food safety risks can cost lives. Food safety testing is an integral part of the efficient production of safe and quality food. The common pathogenic microbial contaminants such as viruses, parasites, bacteria, and molds, as well as harmful chemical substances and physical hazards are the factors contributing to food-borne illnesses. To detect these hazards, a variety of food safety testing products are developed. Food safety testing is a scientific method for assessing the safety of food based on genes, microorganisms, and residual chemical components. In addition, food safety testing can be used to evaluate food products that have been specially treated to suit extreme conditions.
Microbiological testing requires a long time but is highly accurate and is often used as a solid foundation for food safety. DNA-based microbiological testing is more advanced and can produce immediate results compared to traditional agar-based methods. Chemical testing is often used to detect problems such as adulterants, excessive presence of cleaning agents, and signs of process abuse in the form of chemical by-products. In addition, nutritional analyses for fats, proteins, carbohydrates, calorie values, and other key ingredients can be considered chemical testing. Physical contaminants, such as dirt, sharp objects and insect remains, can transmit foodborne diseases or cause physical injuries. Metal detectors or X-rays are machines that used for food safety testing. Through these scientific approaches, food losses, unsafe food production, and other food-borne illness challenges can be minimized, helping food industry to ensure and verify that their food products are free from food hazards.
Amerigo Scientific offers a comprehensive range of reagents and assay kits for specific, accurate, and reproducible food safety testing that meet the growing demand for food safety.
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