Aprofood can efficiently and accurately detect pesticide residues in various sample matrices such as food, feed, and dietary supplements. We can apply the correct analytical strategies and provide tailor-made suggestions to help customers meet global market demands and avoid the risk of product recalls.

Pesticide Residues in Food

In agricultural production, pesticides are widely used to protect crops from harmful organisms, thereby increasing yield, quality and extending storage period. However, these substances may exist in toxic residual forms in processed plant products and animal products that have been exposed to pesticides. Intake of these pesticide residues, including the deposits of pesticide active ingredients, their metabolites or decomposition products, poses a significant threat to human health. To protect consumer health, most national regulations set upper limits for pesticide residues in food. Pesticide residue analysis is crucial for ensuring compliance with these regulatory standards.

Fig 1. Pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. (Acosta-Dacal A, et al., 2025)

Our Service

For different types of sample matrices, Aprofood can offer a variety of sample pretreatment, extraction and detection methods to analyze pesticide residues. From traditional detection techniques to advanced detection technologies, it helps customers verify whether the residue levels comply with the established limits, effectively avoiding food safety risks.

Specific Analyses

Our technology is capable of simultaneously analyzing multiple common types of pesticide residues, covering the following:

Applicable Sample Types

Aprofood's testing services cover a wide range of sample types, including but not limited to the following:

Fresh agricultural products
Fruit types (strawberries, mangoes, grapes, etc.), vegetable types (lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, etc.), specialty crops (tea, coffee beans, spices, medicinal herbs, etc.).

Processed foods
Canned / frozen foods (quick-frozen vegetables, fruit canned foods, ready-to-eat salads, etc.), baked foods (bread, cookies, etc.), beverage types (juice, tea, coffee, etc.).

Livestock and aquatic products
Poultry eggs (eggs, duck eggs, etc.), aquatic products (freshwater fish, saltwater fish, shellfish, etc.).

Bee products
Honey, royal jelly, etc.

Aprofood, relying on advanced laboratory equipment, can conduct ultra-trace analysis of pesticide residues. If you have any questions or need more testing projects, please contact us immediately to discuss your testing requirements. We will arrange professional engineers to answer your questions and provide you with one-on-one service.

Reference:

1. Acosta-Dacal A, et al. Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables from Cape Verde: A Multi-Year Monitoring and Dietary Risk Assessment Study. Foods. 2025, 14(15):2639.

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