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Antioxidant Test
Antioxidants prevent and react against the free radicals produced in our body caused by cellular metabolism, stress, and inflammatory reactions. Antioxidants have a defense mechanism against oxidative stress. So, it is important to consume antioxidant-rich food. We at AMMAGENOMICS detect the Antioxidant content in all food and food products.
Antioxidant Testing in food is crucial for maintaining quality, extending shelf life, assessing health benefits, supporting product development, complying with regulations, and building consumer trust. By understanding and monitoring the antioxidant capacity of food, both manufacturers and consumers can make informed choices about the products they produce and consume.
Why do you need to do Antioxidant Test in food?
Lot of fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, nuts, oils, and herbs have high antioxidant content which is very important for a healthy body. In recent times, these products are highly adulterated with chemicals and preservatives are added to keep them fresh and to give them a fresh look. Prolonged consumption of this adulterated food, food products and snacks prepared in repeated oils are highly toxic and leads to diseases like cancer, liver, damage, pancreas damage, diabetes, cholesterol, etc.Antioxidant Testing in food is crucial for maintaining quality, extending shelf life, assessing health benefits, supporting product development, complying with regulations, and building consumer trust. By understanding and monitoring the antioxidant capacity of food, both manufacturers and consumers can make informed choices about the products they produce and consume.
Antioxidant testing in food is important for several reasons:
Assessing Quality
Antioxidants play a crucial role in preserving the quality and stability of food products. Antioxidants help prevent or delay oxidation, which can lead to rancidity, color changes, flavor deterioration, and nutrient degradation. By conducting antioxidant testing, food manufacturers can determine the effectiveness of antioxidants in their products and ensure that the desired quality is maintained.
Shelf-Life Determination
Antioxidants can extend the shelf life of food by inhibiting the oxidative processes that cause spoilage. By measuring the antioxidant capacity of food, manufacturers can estimate the product’s shelf life and make informed decisions regarding storage conditions, packaging, and distribution.
Health Benefits
Antioxidants are known for their potential health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and certain spices, can contribute to a healthy diet. Testing the antioxidant content of food allows consumers to make informed choices about the nutritional value and potential health benefits of the products they consume.
Product Development and Formulation
Antioxidant Testing is essential during the development and formulation of new food products. By evaluating the antioxidant capacity of various ingredients and formulations, food scientists can optimize recipes to enhance product stability, sensory attributes, and nutritional value. This information aids in creating healthier and more marketable food options.
Compliance with Regulations
Some regulatory bodies have set standards for the use of antioxidants in food products. Antioxidant testing helps food manufacturers ensure compliance with these regulations and guidelines. By quantifying the antioxidant content, they can accurately label products, make appropriate claims about their antioxidant properties, and meet labeling requirements.
Consumer Confidence and Transparency
Antioxidant Testing promotes transparency and consumer confidence in food products. By providing accurate information about the antioxidant content, manufacturers can support their claims and assure consumers of the product’s quality and potential health benefits. This transparency helps consumers make informed decisions and fosters trust between consumers and food producers.
We also test for
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- DPPH
- Radical Scavenging Activity
- Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP)
- Thiobarbituric acid assay (TBARS) for MDA
- Flavonoids
- RT-PCR for gene expression markers involved in stress, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidants, cardiac, renal, and liver toxicity.
Why test at AMMAGENOMICS?
Antioxidant Food Testing in Chennai
We are the pioneer in bringing Antioxidant Tests from the Research Lab to the Food Testing and Diagnostics Lab.
We do Antioxidant tests in both blood and food. At AMMAGENOMICS we offer Antioxidant Tests, Total Polyphenol Content Tests and also Specific Polyphenol Tests which have specific functions in the body like Flavonoids (Quercetin), Rutin, Anthocyanidins, Flavones, Stilbenes and Lignans.
We also test for Antioxidant Status TBAS, Malondialdehyde (MDA) acrylamide levels in fried food, snacks, toxic, repeated fried oils, etc., and give results in a quick turnaround time.
We detect Antioxidant status by detecting Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Polyphenols, etc., using UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, a Microplate reader, and HPLC-like methods. We detect these in all food/food products and also in biological samples like blood, saliva, urine, semen, CSF etc.
Antioxidant Testing in food helps to prevent ageing free from diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cholesterol deposits in artery blocks.
Food Quality Suggestions
AMMAGENOMICS not only does Food / Food Products Testing but also provide Quality improvement suggestions. This will help the growth of your business and increase the trust of your customers. Our sister concern OORJV does Food Certification based on the authenticity of the food. For Food Quality Consultation and Suggestions please Call / WhatsApp +91 7200636219 / +91 9840576219 to book an appointment.
How to get your food products tested from anywhere?
Don’t worry if you are not in Chennai but still like to get your food or food products tested with us, please Call / WhatsApp +91 7200636219 / +91 9840576219 and we will guide you.
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