Acrylamide analysis at PAS

Acrylamide analysis at PAS

Acrylamide is an undesirable substance that can form during the preparation of foods and beverages by a variety of processes, both in the home and in commercial food production. Acrylamide belongs to a group of substances, collectively known as process contaminants...
Food Authenticity Newsletter Issue 5 March 2017

Food Authenticity Newsletter Issue 5 March 2017

As product supply chains are placed under pressure to provide cost efficiencies while maintaining quality, it is more important than ever to verify that standards are kept. PAS are here to help with your food testing and authenticity challenges. Read the latest Food...
Dr Gordon Wiseman Wins FDF Food Scientist of the year 2016

Dr Gordon Wiseman Wins FDF Food Scientist of the year 2016

Dr Gordon Wiseman named ‘Food and Drink Scientist of the Year’ For the second year running, a PAS scientist has received the prestegious ‘Food and Drink Scientist of the Year’ award. As well as heading the PAS Molecular biology team; Dr...
Vitamin B12 method now UKAS accredited

Vitamin B12 method now UKAS accredited

The Food Chemistry section are pleased to now be able to offer accredited Vitamin B12 testing following a successful UKAS audit. Please contact us for further...
Bacillus Toxin (Cereulide) Testing

Bacillus Toxin (Cereulide) Testing

We are now able to test for the presence of the bacillus toxin cereulide in foods. A limit of detection of 5µg/kg(ppb) is obtained using LC/MS/MS. Please contact us for further...