Cereals

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Cereal products are a cornerstone of the global food supply and must meet strict safety and quality standards. At QTI Services, we offer extensive expertise in the analysis of grains, flours, and cereal-based products. From moisture and protein content to contaminants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, and pesticide residues, reliable analysis ensures your products comply with regulations and meet customer expectations.

Using accredited methods and advanced equipment, we assess nutritional composition, microbiological safety, and functional properties such as gluten quality and baking performance. Regular testing helps detect unwanted substances, supports accurate labeling, and contributes to safe and transparent food production. Whether you’re exporting, processing, or refining cereals, laboratory analysis is a vital part of your quality assurance.

Contaminants/Organic Analyses

• MOSH/MOAH
• Pesticides
• Dioxins and PCBs
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Tropane Alkaloids
• Mycotoxins such as:
– Aflatoxins (AFLA)
– Deoxynivalenol (DON)
– Ochratoxin A (OTA)
– Zearalenone (ZEA)

Microscopy

• H.L Tests
• Bulk Density
• Foreign Materials
• Toxic Seeds
• Damaged Grain Kernels

Classical Microbiology

• Total Aerobic Count
• Total Coliforms
• Escherichia coli
• Yeasts and Moulds
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Environmental Samples (Swabs)

Inorganic Analyses

• Heavy Metals:
– Cadmium
– Arsenic
– Lead
– Mercury

Pathogens

• Salmonella
• Listeria monocytogenes

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