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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCAL1-CON2
|
27406 |
Chocolate |
2 x 20g |
Almond, Almond Protein
Qualitative and/or Quantitative test. Two test materials will be provided. Results will be grouped and assessed according to the brand of ELISA kit used. Thus limited data may preclude assessment of small categories.
Allergens within foodstuffs can pose a direct risk to consumers, especially where not detected and quantified. To be sure of correct detection across chocolate and other test materials, accurate testing practices must be undertaken. Fapas proficiency tests can be used to provide evidence of your accurate testing practices. As such you are able to maintain confidence in your results, highlight any areas of improvement, and define your next steps for improved testing quality.
Allergenic ingredients such as almonds can cause dramatic symptoms and effects in those affected, and can prove extremely harmful, even occasionally fatal. Almonds can be found as 'hidden allergens' in large amounts of foodstuffs if incorrect manufacture practices occur, further adding to the importance of effective testing across many different test materials, including chocolate. There is an additional risk of hidden allergens, especially apt for mass produced goods such as chocolate as factory producers usually share production with many nut based products. Cross-contamination can easily and quickly occur. Highlighting this via testing results alllows manufacturers to learn more about their production methods.
By utilising the real food samples within Fapas proficiency tests, your proficiency test results are immediately comparable to your routine testing measures, allowing you to make informed positive changes to your testing practices, to achieve high quality, accurate testing across a long timescale. Which, incidently, proficiency tests can be used to track these improvements, quantifying the return on your investment within testing accuracy and ability.
