Services - Food Shelf Life Analysis and Evaluation

Determining the safe shelf-life of a product may require microbiology, chemistry and sensory evaluation, as well as an understanding of the stresses the product may see in the real world environment. The full service laboratory capacities of Strasburger & Siegel allow us to conduct these multi-disciplinary projects. With the guidance of our industry savvy consultants, we will design a Shelf-life Analysis and Evaluation testing program that will represent the expected shelf life of the product.

Product quality is determined through Chemical and Sensory analysis for changes in color, texture, flavor, or smell and nutritional quality or loss.

Microbiological tests provide safety monitoring to determine the growth of spoilage bacteria and the presence of pathogens. Inoculation studies may also be needed to evaluate the product's safety.

Strasburger & Siegel performs the following services to assist you in determining the shelf life of your product: