Diacetyl Analysis
Monitor Employees Exposure

Centek Labs has been doing diacetyl analysis for over two years and can. Some of the products that havebeen tested have been butter flavor oils, margarine, sprays etc. The analysis, 

 
 

conducted found diacetyl vapors were released in all the products when the manufacturer's recommended amount of margarine, oil or spray for a specific recipe was heated.

Packaging & Materials Analysis
Volatiles in Food Package

Packaging materials and adhesives can outgas volatile compounds into foods and beverages. Even low levels of these compounds can change the flavor of the product or even create a health risk.

Food & Ingredients Analysis
Analysis of Chemical Markers in Foods and Ingredients

The composition of volatiles in the headspace of foods and ingredients has shown to change as spoilage occurs. Microbial growth in food products produces unique compounds in the headspace that can be compared to normal headspace components to estimate the extent of spoilage.

Flavor & Fragrance Analysis
Volatiles in Flavors and Fragrances

Many variables need to be taken into account such as analytical methods, absorbents and thermal breakdown on protein or sugar containing samples. Large Volume Static Headspace (LVSH) addresses these limitations. Sample preparation is not required other than placing the product in the LVSH chamber.

Aluminum Can Analysis
Volatile Compounds from Can Coatings

Polymer coated aluminum and steel cans are used throughout the world for packaging foods and beverages. It is known that the different coatings and curing process used can impact the food products in contact with these coatings.

 

 

Capabilities & Services


Soil Gas Vapor Intrusion


Landfill Biogas Matrix Analysis


Industrial Hygiene


Product Testing


Sampling Services


 

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