Nuts & Spices Testing Services

ANALYZETESTING LABS offers a broad range of test matrices and analytical capabilities, allowing clients to perform all required testing at a single laboratory. This one-stop approach reduces administrative burden, improves efficiency, and ensures consistency across microbiology and chemistry results.

Our laboratories support routine testing, investigative testing, and customized studies for nuts, spices, and seasonings throughout the supply chain.

Spices and seasonings can harbor pathogens and spoilage organisms if not properly controlled. ANALYZETESTING LABS provides microbiological testing to support food safety plans, environmental monitoring programs (EMP), and regulatory compliance.

Microbiology testing for spices and seasonings includes:

• Salmonella spp.

   

• Listeria spp.

   

• Escherichia coli O157:H7

   

• Staphylococcus spp. & Staphylococcal Enterotoxin

   

• Environmental Monitoring

   

• Shelf-Life Studies

   

• Challenge Studies

   

• Process Validation

   

• Real-Time PCR

   

• Phage Technology

   

• Genetic Strain Typing

   

Testing is performed using state-of-the-art instrumentation and validated methods, with a focus on rapid sample initiation and dependable turnaround times.

ANALYZETESTING LABS provides comprehensive microbiology testing for nuts to help manage food safety risks and verify process controls.

Microbiology testing for nuts includes:

• Salmonella spp.

   

• Listeria spp.

   

• Escherichia coli O157:H7

   

• Coliforms

   

• Total Plate Count

   

• Yeast & Mold

   

• Quality Indicator Organisms

   

• Aflatoxin Screening (including rapid turnaround options for almonds)

   

• Challenge Studies

   

• Shelf-Life Studies

   

• Process Validation (including support by approved process authorities)

   

• Genetic Strain Typing

   

• Phage Technology

   

Real-Time PCR

Our chemistry testing services verify product composition, nutritional accuracy, and contaminant compliance for nut products.

Chemical analysis includes:

• Complete Compositional & Nutritional Analysis (NLEA)

   

• Pesticide Residue Screens

   

• Antibiotic Residues

   

• Heavy Metals

   

• Rancidity Testing

   

These analyses support labeling accuracy, quality control, and regulatory requirements.

ANALYZETESTING LABS offers extensive chemical testing for spices and seasonings to verify quality, purity, and compliance.

Chemistry testing includes:

• ASTA Color & Quality Parameters

   

• Moisture

   

• Volatile Oil

   

• Ethylene Oxide / Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ETO/ECH)

   

• Sudan Dyes

   

• Heavy Metals

   

• Pesticides

   

Adulterants & Contaminants

ANALYZETESTING LABS maintains strong alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements through accredited laboratories and professional affiliations.

Credentials include:

• ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories

   

• USDA-Approved Testing Capabilities

   

• ASTA-Aligned Testing Methods

   

Support for FDA Import Compliance & DWPE Situations

Beyond routine testing, ANALYZETESTING LABS provides responsive, expert-driven support to help clients manage food safety challenges effectively.

Service advantages include:

• Flexible sample pickup schedules

   

• Multiple matrices and testing options under one laboratory

   

• Expert technical support for positive results and investigations

   

• Access to regulatory and scientific expertise

   

Support for on-site validations and process authority activities