Analysis

Analysis

LAB FACILITIES

MRPC, a pioneering industry-specific research organization, is well known for Food Analysis specializing in the testing of edible oils and food products. Focused on…

  1. Quality Test as par FSSAI & Agmark Specifications
  2. Adulteren Test
  3. Edibility Test
  4. Nutritional Value

 

MRPC is a state-of-the-art NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratory with facilities for a wide spectrum of testing and analysis. Its unique ability to provide accurate, precise and dependable test results for food products, nutraceuticals, animal feed, oilcake and de-oiled cake and for conducting R&D in the area of oleo-products makes it a valuable partner for enterprises operating in this domain. The exemplary amalgamation of R&D with analysis is complemented by revolutionary technologies which add value to the process of oil and food analysis. MRPC’s innovative R&D has also resulted in the acquisition of patents and the development of value-added products. Previously , MRPC was recognized by Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable oils & Fats, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Foods and Public Distribution, Govt. of India, under Edible Oil Packaging (Regulation) order, 1998 on dated December 3, 2001, thereby authorized MRPC for testing of fats and oils as per quality requirements laid down under Vegetable Oil Products (Regulation) Order/PFA Act and Rules there under.

MRPC laboratory has also got recognition of the government of Delhi in schedule-1 (the list of recognized laboratories) under the Delhi Edible Oils (Procedure for Identification and Declaration of Unadulterated Stocks) Order, 1998 vide the letter no.F.6(2)/98-F&S(P&C/731 dated 28.10.03 of the Commissioner, Food and Supplies, Delhi.

 

MRPC state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with all sophisticated instruments sufficient to perform all the test required for FSSAI conformation and a few other tests of oils/fats oilseeds/oil cakes/ deoiled cakes and cattle feeds, Energy Foods, Spices, Condiments, Herb and Herb Products, Dairy Products, Ready to eat Fruit & Vegetable Products (Raw and Processed), Milk and Milk Dairy Products, Water, Honey, Food grains, Pulses, Cereal and Cereal Products, Confectioneries, Biscuit, Namkeen, snacks, Tea, Coffee and Pesticide Purity.

 

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS/APPARATUS INSTALLED AT MRPC, DELHI

 

  1. HPLC with digital coloumn oven         (Shimadzu)
  2. Gas Liquid Chromatograph (Netel)
  3. Near Infrared Spectroscope (Bio-Incorp)
  4. UV Spectrophotometer (Biotech Engg. U.K. & Shimadzu)
  5. Electronic Balance       (Sartorious )(German)
  6. Refractometer Index Instruments (UK)
  7. Auto Titrator (Thermo-orion) (UK)
  8. Environmental Chamber
  9. Refrigerator (Samsung)
  10. Micro Processor Centrifuge (REMI)
  11. Vacuum Oven
  12. Muffle Furnace
  13. Butyro Refractometer with Water Bath
  14. Digital PH Meter
  15. V.Lamp (T.L.C.)
  16. Double Distillation Assembly Unit (Glass)
  17. Single Distillation Unit (Steel)
  18. Soxlet Oil Extraction Apparatus
  19. Water Bath
  20. Heating Mantle
  21. Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate
  22. Kjeldahl Digester
  23. Mixie Vibro
  24. Lovibond Tintometer
  25. Digital Colony Counter
  26. Heating Plate
  27. Calibrated Thermometer SHR
  28. Oven
  29. Millipore Assembly Millipore
  30. Defreeze
  31. Autoclave
  32. Water Bath Shaker       (Surya)
  33. Vortex (Surya)
  34. Water Bath       (Surya)
  35. Imported Grinder         (Black & Decker)
  36. Flash Point Apparatus
  37. Laminar Airflow Bench
  38. Conductivity Meter
  39. Microscope, TFT, HCL
  40. Sieves(IS Sieve) – 1 No.
  41. Rotary Vacuum Evaporator
  42. Ultrasonic water bath
  43. Magnetic stirrer with timer
  44. Steam Jacket with Heater
  45. Heating mantle
  46. Protein Digester
  47. Digital Thermal Hygrometer
  48. Ultra-Sonicator-Water Bath
  49. Rotary Vacuum Evaporator

PRODUCT ANALYSIS PARAMETERS

Parameters analyzed

  1. GLC Analysis with FID Detector
  2. Analysis of Food, Herbal and Pharmaceutical products through HPLC with C18 column with UV-VIS detector

 
Edible/Non-edible Oils & Fats

  • Fatty Acid Profile
  • Adulteration/Purity
  • Flash Point
  • Cloud Point
  • Pungency/Essential Oil (as % AITC)  Specific Gravity
  • Free Fatty Acids
  • Presence of solvent
  • Color
  • Acid Value
  • Peroxide Value

 
Edible Oil as per FSSAI/AGMARK Specifications

  • Color
  • Essential Oil content
  • Moisture and Insoluble Impurities  Refractive Index
  • Acid Value
  • Saponification Value
  • Iodine Value (Wijs)
  • Unsaponifiable Matter (%age by weight)  Bellier Turbidity Test (oC)
  • Specific Gravity

 
Adulterants in Edible Oil

  • Test for Argemone Oil by TLC
  • Test for Mineral Oil by TLC
  • Test for Castor Oil by TLC
  • Test for Hydrocynic Test
  • Test for added Synthetic Color
  • Test for Halphan Test
  • Test for sesame oil
  • Test for Polybromide
  • Baudian Test

Nutritional Value in edible oil

  1. Energy
  2. Fat
    1. Saturated Fat (SFA)
    2. Unsaturated Fat
      • Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
      • Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
  3. Carbohydrate
  4. Protein
  5. Vitamin -E , A , D

 
Other Food Products Quality test and detection of adulteration and adulterants

  • Ghee
  • Spices
  • Besan
  • Atta
  • Honey
  • Chocolates
  • Biscuits

 
Other Food Items

 
Pet Food

 
Water as per BIS/APHA

  • Drinking Water
  • Industrial Water
  • Portable Water

 
Milk & Dairy Products

Theoretical Nutritional Value for nutritional claims of the food product

 
Oilseed, Oil Meal, De-oiled Cake & Animal Feed

  1. Moisture & Non-volatile matter
  2. Oil content
  3. Crude Fiber
  4. Crude protein
  5. Total Ash
  6. Acid Insoluble Ash
  7. Volatile oil
  8. Organic extraneous matter
  9. Inorganic extraneous matter
  10. Non-volatile Extract

 
Fat soluble Vitamins: A, D and E
 
Oryzanol in Rice Bran oil
 
Carrier Oils

  1. Fatty Acid Profile
  2. Cloud Point
  3. Specific Gravity
  4. FFA
  5. Color
  6. Acid Value
  7. Peroxide Value
  8. Saponification Value

 
Spices & Condiments in General (whole and powdered)

 
Turmeric/Chili whole and powdered (FSSAI/AGMARK)

  1. Moisture
  2. Total ash
  3. Acid Insoluble Ash
  4. Coloring
  5. Total starch
  6. Test for lead chromates
  7. Added color

 
Ginger Powder

  1. Moisture
  2. Total Ash
  3. Calcium as Calcium Oxide
  4. Volatile Oil content on dry basis
  5. Water Soluble Ash
  6. Acid Insoluble Ash
  7. Alcohol Soluble Extract
  8. Cold Water Soluble Extract
  9. Added color

 
Nutritional Value of all type of food items

  1. Energy
  2. Moisture
  3. Fat
  4. Crude Protein
  5. Carbohydrate
  6. Crude Fiber

 
Quality Parameters of food products

  1. Moisture
  2. Total Ash
  3. Acid Insoluble Ash
  4. Crude Fiber
  5. Non-volatile matter
  6. Volatile oil
  7. Organic extraneous matter
  8. Inorganic extraneous matter
  9. Non-volatile Extract(DWB)

 
Cereals, Pulses & Cereal Products

 
Pesticide Purity