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Spice Testing |
Global testing and inspection expertise for spices |
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Intertek laboratories and inspection offices test and inspect spices on a global basis. The spice testing labs screen for a number of quality control parameters, and select laboratories provide testing for detection of Sudan Red, Para Red, and other illegal dyes.
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Spices Laboratory Testing:
| Test |
Method |
| Alcohol extract |
AOAC, ASTA |
| Ash |
AOAC, ASTA |
| Filth, Insects |
AOAC |
| Ether Extract |
HPLC |
| Moisture |
AOAC |
| Sieve Analysis |
AOAC |
| Volatile Oil |
AOAC, ASTA |
| Microbiological tests |
See Microbiology |
| Mycotoxins |
See Mycotoxin |
| Sudan Red, Para Red Dyes |
HPLC, LCMS |
ASTA is the American Spice Trade Association.
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Spices tested and inspected include:
Allspice, Basil, Capsicums, Celery Seed, Cinnamon Cloves,
Coriander, Cumin Seed, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Dill Fennel Seed, Ginger, Mustard Seed, Nutmeg, Mace,
Oregano, Paprika, Pepper, Sage, Sesame Seed, Spice Extractives, Thyme, Turmeric and others.
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