Information on Physical Testing (food testing laboratories)

The following physical testing can be performed:

• Overall package appearance of final product
• Mass (nett and drained) and volume determinations, diameter, width, length and height determinations
• Unit counts, unit mass average
• Overall product appearance
• Vacuum (in canned foods)
• Uniformity in size, shape and colour (e.g. In canned fruit or vegetables)
• Viscosities
• Set (for preserves/ jams)
• Gelatin content (in jellies)
• Solubility of products
• Bulk density
• Insect infestation
• % Brokens
• Strength of bags
• Practical evaluations
• Brix

Detergent Physical Testing
• Aroma
• Colour
• Sediment content in bleaches
• Consistency
• Practical evaluations
• Bulk density
• Skin sensitivity
• Strength of bags

Sensory Analysis
• Taste, texture, colour and aroma evaluation against either leading brand comparisons or a comparison of your choice.

Non food/Miscellaneous testing
• Dimensions (height, width, length, diameter)
• Unit counts
• Mass – g/m 2
• Ply (on toilet paper and tissues)
• Perforations

Please contact us if you require more information about food testing laboratories.