Services for the Food Industry
We offer a mix of analytical and consulting services that are unique among independent laboratories. Strasburger & Siegel has 80 years of experience in the food testing industry. We understand in great depth the application of our analyses, and we create value by offering not only outstanding analytical capability, but also guidance and interpretation that our clients can depend upon.
We offer a variety of services including:
- Scoville Heat Measurement
- Analytical Chemistry
- Antibiotic Residue Testing
- Adulteration Testing
- Microbiological Analysis
- Filth and Extraneous Analysis
- FDA Detention Related Analysis
- Label Review
- Light Filth
- Nutritional Analysis
- Shelf Life Analysis and Evaluation
- Thermal Processing Studies
- Consulting Services
- Sampling Services
- Seafood Decomposition
Scoville Heat Measurement
Scoville Heat (Pungency) Analysis: Scoville Heat Units, the measurement of the "heat" or pungency of capsicum peppers, pepper extracives, Oleoresins and blended seasonings is measured, using HPLC, to assure the consistant "heat" level of finished food products. Read more ...
Analytical Chemistry
To determine the presence of a known or unknown chemical in a food, Analytical Chemistry is used to identify Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Colors, Aflatoxins, Preservatives, Antioxidants, Nutrients, Vitamins, Sugar Profile, Flavors, etc. Read more ...
Antibiotic Residue Testing
Fish, Poultry and Meat products may contain Antibiotics from feed or the environment. Our Antibiotic Residue testing tests for more than 20 different antibiotics including Chloramphenicol, Tetracyclines, Penicillin, Enrofloxacin and Sulfa Drugs. Read more ...
Adulteration Testing
Occasionally fruit juice and other high value, high sugar products are adulterated with less expensive sweeteners, organic acids, and flavors. Adulteration testing is a matrix of tests that determine if juices such as orange, lemon, apple, pear, grape or cherry and syrups such as honey and maple, have been adulterated. Read more ...
Consulting Services
Our experienced consultants can assist developing Food Safety programs such as Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and hazard Analysis Critical Control Plan (HACCP) Programs. Consulting services are also available to help with the commercialization of recipes for volume production, assist with shelf-life extension formula revisions and with the development of Vender Certification Programs. Read more ...
FDA Detention Related Analysis
Imported products may be detained for many reasons. If the safety of your product is in question, we can do the needed FDA Detention related analysis, whether it is for pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. Coli, etc. or for chemical properties such as Color, Heavy Metals (lead), Pesticides or disallowed antibiotics such as Chloramphenicol, or physical properties such as Light or Heavy filth. We do Decomposition of seafood by Organoleptic with confirmation by chemical analysis. Read more ...
Filth & Extraneous Analysis
Light Filth Analysis, Heavy Filth Analysis and Determination of other Extraneous Materials in food products may be required for regulatory compliance, vender certification or consumer complaints. Read more ...
Label Review
Full label format review for regulatory compliance including the new Allergen labeling requirements required by 01/01/2006 is available. Read more ...
Light Filth:
Light Filth Analysis is used for the detection of lighter particles that are oleophilic and are separated from the product by floating them in an oil-aqueous liquid mixture. Examples are: insect fragments, rodent hairs, feather barbules, etc. Read more ...
Microbiological Analysis
With a full service Microbiology lab, we can perform microbiological analysis that test for key pathogens such as E. Coli 0157:H7, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Staph. aureus, Campylobacter jujuni or general microbial population such as Aerobic and Anaerobic Plate Counts, indicator organisms such as Coliforms, E. Coli, and spoilage organisms such as Yeast and Mold, Lactobacillus, Clostridium or Allicyclobacillus. Read more ...
Nutritional Analysis
We will perform nutritional analysis that test your product for all the required nutrients for a Nutrition Facts panel including Trans Fat, and for any voluntary nutrients you wish to state or make claims about, including Omega 3, Soluble and Insoluble Fiber, Sugar Alcohols and detailed Sugar Profile. Both US and Canadian Nutrition Facts formats are available. Read more ...
Shelf-Life Analysis and Evaluation
New or revised products may require Shelf-life testing to ensure their safety and quality in the market place. Temperature controlled storage conditions, Microbiological, Chemical, and Sensory analyses may be required as part of shelf-life analysis and evaluation, as well as, experienced interpretation of the data. Read more ...
Thermal Processing Study
Our recognized Thermal Processing Authority can conduct Heat Penetration and Distribution studies in your retort, make processing recommendations, prepare Process Filings, and evaluate Process Deviations. Read more ...
Sampling Services
We have access to Professional Samplers in all the major ports in the US for proper sampling of product for FDA Detention Related Analysis or to meet your internal quality assurance requirements. Read more ...
Seafood Decomposition
Our trained analysts perform both Organoleptic (sensory evaluation) and, if necessary, Chemical analysis to determine seafood decomposition. Read more ...