Proximate Analysis encompasses the measurement of fat, protein, and moisture content. AsureQuality provides proximate analysis using traditional methodologies that adhere to international standards. While these techniques are highly reliable and precise, they are also time-intensive and require the use of hazardous chemicals.
FT-NIR offers a practical alternative to the time-consuming, wet chemical methods for proximate analysis. It is non-destructive, requiring no sample preparation or hazardous chemicals, making it quick and reliable for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
AsureQuality has successfully established FTNIR calibration models for New Zealand bovine whole milk powders for the simultaneous analysis of fat, protein, moisture and ash. The laboratory used primary data from samples submitted by customers for routine testing for developing these models. Bruker Optics TANGO FT-NIR spectrometer; the instrument used by the laboratory offers efficient and cost-effective analysis for the proximate.
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For further detail about FT-NIR testing, please read Simultaneous Determination of Proximate by FT-NIR
Testing is carried out in the chemistry department at our Auckland Laboratory.
Minimum sample size required for analysis is 50gms.
Please pre-register your samples in LabConnect or read more about manual sample submission.