Fat Testing

Aprofood's professional testing laboratory provides fat testing services to help customers accurately test the fat content, composition, and properties of various food matrices for nutrition labeling, quality control, and functional studies.

Fats in Food Products

Fig. 1 Fatty acids classification and main food sources.Fig 1. Classification of fatty acids and their primary food sources. (Otero P, et al., 2021)

Fats are commonly found in both animal-based and plant-based foods. They are formed by esterifying one glycerol molecule with three fatty acid molecules. The specific composition, properties, and functions of fats in foods are primarily determined by their constituent fatty acids. Over 40 types of fatty acids exist in nature, leading to significant variations in fat characteristics across different food sources.

Fats Category Source Primary Fats
Animal-derived Fats dairy short-chain fatty acids and cholesterol
meat saturated fatty acids
fish ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Plant-derived Fats oilseed unsaturated fatty acids
nut vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids
coconut oil and palm oil saturated fatty acids
Fats in Processed Foods hydrogenated vegetable oils trans fatty acids
fried and baked foods oxidized fats

Our Service

Aprofood provides customized testing solutions for different food matrices, analyzing the full range of lipid components, including total fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, and trans fat. Our service portfolio includes the following key testing items:

Total Fat Testing

We mainly measure the total amount of all lipids, including triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols, etc. We can also accurately measure the solid fat content of fat-based foods such as chocolate, butter, cream, ice cream, etc., using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Fatty Acid Profile Testing

Through systematic detection using GC-MS and LC-MS methodologies, we precisely determine the quantitative composition of saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and trans fatty acids in food products.

Triglyceride Testing

We conduct a comprehensive analysis of beta-glucan, including beta-glucan total content determination, molecular weight distribution analysis, solubility analysis, and structure-function characterization. The analytical techniques we employ include High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), High-Performance Gel Permeation Chromatography (HPGPC), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the requirements for shipping fat samples?

Q2: What are the detection and quantification limits for different types of fats?

Q3: How is fat testing priced?

Aprofood's laboratory delivers precise fat testing services for a wide range of food products, supporting clients in product formulation development, label claim verification, and personalized dietary guidance. Contact us today for expert consultation and a customized testing quotation.

Reference:

  1. Otero P.; et al. Aquaculture and agriculture‐by products as sustainable sources of omega‐3 fatty acids in the food industry[J]. EFood. 2021, 2(5): 209-233.
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