Mycotoxin Testing for Grains & Cereals
At Minerva Scientific, we offer expert mycotoxin testing for grains and cereals to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure the safety and quality of their products. Mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds produced by certain moulds, can significantly affect the safety of grains and cereal products.
Our UKAS-accredited laboratory (No. 2504) provides accurate, reliable, and fast testing services for products such as wheat, corn, barley, oats, and rice to detect mycotoxins, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and consumer safety.
Why Mycotoxin Testing is Essential for Grains & Cereal
Grains and cereals, including wheat, corn, barley, oats, and rice, are prone to contamination by mycotoxins during storage, transport, or processing. Testing for these harmful toxins is crucial for:
Consumer Health Protection
Mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, and zearalenone, can lead to serious health issues like liver damage, cancer, and immune system suppression. Ensuring their absence is vital for consumer safety.
Regulatory Compliance
Mycotoxins are regulated by food safety authorities like the FDA, EU, and WHO. Testing ensures your grains and cereals comply with these legal limits.
Preventing Contamination
Early detection helps prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers, protecting your brand from potential recalls and damage.
Maintaining Product Quality
Mycotoxins can alter the taste, texture, and overall quality of grains and cereals. Regular testing ensures your products meet high-quality standards.
Export Market Readiness
Many international markets have strict regulations for mycotoxins in grains and cereals. Our testing helps you meet these standards and enter global markets with confidence.
Our Mycotoxin Testing Services for Grains & Cereal
Minerva Scientific provides comprehensive mycotoxin testing for a variety of grains and cereals, including wheat, corn, barley, oats, rice, and more. We use advanced techniques to detect and quantify harmful mycotoxins, ensuring that your products are safe and comply with food safety standards.
We offer testing for the following mycotoxins:
- Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Aflatoxins are highly toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins commonly found in grains like corn and peanuts.
- Ochratoxin A: Found in cereals such as wheat, barley, and oats, ochratoxin A is a potent nephrotoxin and carcinogen.
- Fumonisins: Commonly found in corn, fumonisins are linked to neurological disorders and various types of cancer.
- Zearalenone: A mycotoxin that contaminates grains like corn and wheat, zearalenone can cause reproductive issues in animals and affect the quality of cereal products.
Why Choose Us for Mycotoxin Testing?
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Accurate & Reliable Testing
We use high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and other advanced methods to detect mycotoxins with precision and accuracy.
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UKAS Accreditation
Our laboratory is UKAS-accredited, ensuring that all testing services meet the highest industry standards for quality and compliance. Please refer to our Accreditations page.
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Fast Turnaround Times
We provide quick and efficient testing results, enabling you to take immediate action if mycotoxins are detected.
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Expert Support & Guidance
Our team of experienced professionals offers advice and recommendations on managing mycotoxin contamination and improving product quality.
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Comprehensive Reporting
We provide easy-to-understand, detailed reports with actionable results to help you make informed decisions about your product’s safety.
How Mycotoxin Testing Works
- Sample Collection - We provide clear guidelines to ensure accurate and representative sample collection from your grains and cereals.
- Mycotoxin Analysis - Using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and other state-of-the-art technologies, we analyse your samples for the presence of aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, zearalenone, and other mycotoxins.
- Results & Reporting - After testing, we provide you with a detailed report that includes the mycotoxin levels detected and recommendations for mitigation if necessary.
Contact Us for Mycotoxin Testing for Grains & Cereal
If you require mycotoxin testing for grains and cereals, Minerva Scientific is your trusted partner. Contact us today to request a quote or to learn more about how our expert testing services can help ensure the safety, compliance, and quality of your products.