Contaminants

Contaminants are harmful substances that can be present in raw materials or final products. The maximum permissible concentration of these substances are often laid down in international legislation.

Source

These contaminants can be formed, for example, during combustion processes (dioxin / PCB / PAHs), by fungi (mycotoxins) and can be present as a pesticide residue.

Below you can find a slider that shows the most common contaminant analyzes that NutriControl offers. If you have more questions, please let us know!

Contaminants analysis

Dioxin

Chemical wastes that mainly arise during incineration processes.

Mineral oil

Mineral oil can end up in foodstuffs through leakage of oil from pneumatic pipes or through unintended mixing.

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Peroxide value

To what extent the fat is oxidized

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs)

PCB-28, PCB-52, PCB-101, PCB-138, PCB-153, PCB-180 and total PCB.

Mycotoxins

Maritime salon, T2 toxin, Ochratoxin, Aflatoxine.

Heavy metals

Lead, Mercury, Cadium, Arsenic and more.

PAHs

PAHs arise from incomplete combustion of carbonaceous.

Pesticides

Protect crops and combat pests but produce safe food.

Fipronil

The dreaded substance that has kept many poultry farmers awake.