Why Protein Testing Matters in Food Products
Protein is one of the most important nutritional and economic components of food. Accurate testing helps manufacturers ensure compliance with labeling laws, validate nutritional claims, and confirm product quality. At CAL Laboratories, our rapid protein testing delivers precise measurements of protein content, providing critical data for both regulatory compliance and consumer trust. Protein levels are calculated using nitrogen measurement and multipliers based on the food matrix, following internationally recognized methods.
Applications of Rapid Protein Testing
Our protein testing supports a wide range of food product testing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors:
- Baked Goods: Determining protein content in flour and milled products for dietary value, categorization, and quality.
- Animal Feeds: Verifying protein levels to optimize nutrition, improving yields in meat, dairy, and egg production.
- Packaged Foods: Confirming protein levels in ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and fortified products.
- Protein Powders & Natural Health Products: Ensuring protein content aligns with label claims for supplements.
- Milk & Dairy Products: Testing for protein in whey, baby foods, and infant formulas.
By delivering fast and reliable results, CAL Laboratories helps businesses maintain product integrity and market credibility.
Analytical Testing Services for Food Products
Our food product testing services go beyond basic analysis to provide a complete view of product quality and performance:
- Raw Material Analysis: Verifying the composition of ingredients for optimal formulation.
- Labelling Compliance: Ensuring products meet or exceed labelling standards to build consumer trust.
- Feed Protein Optimization: Supporting farmers and producers in maximizing protein efficiency for better output.
- Cost-Effective Testing: Delivering reliable analysis for complex or low-protein matrices, reducing risks of mislabeling.
Instrumentation and Accuracy
CAL Laboratories uses the LECO FP828P system, a high-performance analyzer designed for protein quantification. This instrument ensures rapid, accurate, and repeatable data, even for heterogeneous food matrices. Our testing protocols provide both manufacturers and regulators with the confidence that products meet the highest quality and safety standards.
Comprehensive Food Product Testing Services
 Protein testing is one of CAL Laboratories’ areas of expertise. We provide complete Food and Beverages Testing Services, including:
- Microbiological testing for pathogens
- Contaminant and pesticide residue analysis
- Nutritional facts panel verification
- Shelf-life and stability studies
By offering a broad range of testing under one roof, CAL helps businesses meet regulatory requirements and maintain product excellence.
FAQs: Rapid Protein Testing Services
It is a fast and precise method to measure protein content in food products, supporting quality control, nutritional claims, and compliance.
We test baked goods, animal feeds, dairy products, protein powders, packaged foods, and supplements.
It ensures compliance with food labelling laws, helps build consumer trust, and optimizes profitability through precise formulations.
We use the LECO FP828P analyzer, which delivers accurate, repeatable data across diverse food products.
Yes. In addition to protein testing, we provide comprehensive food and beverage testing, including microbial, contaminant, and nutritional analysis.