Food and beverage analysis

Materials characterization is critical for the food and drink sector and is employed at almost every stage of the food production chain.  A large number of analytical techniques are available for assessing different characteristics of food and drink products in terms of their structure, composition, physicochemical properties and sensorial characteristics.

These techniques are widely used by ingredient manufacturers, food producers, researchers and dedicated food analysis laboratories to ensure product quality, safety and process efficiency. 

Food and beverage analytical techniques

Malvern Panalytical provides a number of the key analytical techniques used in this sector, including

X-ray fluorescence for monitoring nutrient, mineral and trace elements in food, and for confirming food authenticity or contamination
Particle size analyzers for measuring the size of powders, emulsions and dispersions, from nanometers to millimeters
Chromatography techniques for determining molecular weight and molecular structure of polysaccharides and proteins
X-ray Diffraction for crystalline structural analysis of food and beverage products
Morphological imaging and chemical imaging to assess particle size, shape and chemical properties of solid components
Zeta potential analyzers for predicting and optimizing dispersion and emulsion stability
Near-infrared analysis for fat, protein, moisture, sugar and starch content, as well as blend uniformity

X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy & XRF applications

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

The world’s leading particle size analyzer

Particle size analyzers

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) for measurement of polymer molecular we...

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

A non-destructive technique to study all types of material

X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

Advanced Particle Characterization

Image analyzers

Zeta potential measurements to improve formulation stability, shelf life an...

Zeta potential

Near-infrared spectroscopy is a highly flexible form of analysis, which can...

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy

Our solutions

Malvern Panalytical also provide a range of in-line and on-line process solutions for monitoring and controlling food and beverage production operations.