Water activity measures the amount of water in a product that is available to support microbial growth. Unlike total moisture content, water activity focuses only on the free water not bound to proteins, carbohydrates, or other molecules. This measurement is critical in determining a product's susceptibility to bacteria, yeast, and mold, which require free water to survive and multiply.

Water activity testing is an essential tool for ensuring food safety, extending shelf life, and maintaining regulatory compliance. By understanding water activity, manufacturers can control spoilage, optimize product formulations, and ensure consistency across batches. At Northeast Laboratories, we provide accurate and reliable water activity testing to help you protect your products and meet quality standards.

Moisture content measures the total amount of water within a product, including both free and bound water, such as water held in bonds with proteins or carbohydrates. This measurement plays a critical role in food quality and safety, as moisture levels can influence texture, taste, shelf life, and the potential for microbial growth.

Accurate moisture testing is essential for optimizing product formulations, maintaining consistency, and meeting regulatory requirements. At Northeast Laboratories, we provide precise and reliable moisture testing services to help you ensure product quality, reduce spoilage, and achieve your production goals. Whether you’re monitoring food, cosmetics, or other products, our advanced testing capabilities deliver the insights you need to succeed.

Protein is an essential nutrient that provides energy and supports critical functions in the human body. Accurate protein analysis is vital for ensuring the nutritional value of your product and meeting regulatory requirements for labeling and quality assurance.

At Northeast Laboratories, we determine the precise percentage of protein in your product using advanced analytical methods. Our reliable protein testing services help manufacturers ensure product consistency, verify nutritional claims, and build trust with consumers. Partner with us for accurate, dependable results that meet your product development and compliance needs.

Fats play a vital role in food products, contributing to flavor, texture, and nutritional value. Certain fats help the human body absorb essential vitamins, while others improve the shelf life and stability of foods. Understanding the precise fat content in your product is essential for accurate nutritional labeling, regulatory compliance, and optimizing product formulations.

At Northeast Laboratories, we provide precise and reliable fat analysis to determine the percentage and type of fats in your product. Whether you’re ensuring compliance with dietary claims, enhancing product shelf life, or improving nutritional value, our advanced testing services deliver the insights you need to succeed. Trust us to help you meet quality standards and build consumer confidence.

Carbohydrates are a vital source of energy for the human body, broken down into glucose to fuel essential functions. They include total sugars, dietary fiber, and sugar alcohols, each playing a unique role in nutrition and overall health. Accurate carbohydrate analysis is crucial for creating reliable nutritional labels, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting dietary claims.

At Northeast Laboratories, we determine the precise carbohydrate content in your product, providing detailed insights into total sugars, fiber, and sugar alcohols. Our advanced testing services ensure compliance with industry standards, enhance product transparency, and help you deliver consistent, high-quality food products. Trust us to meet your carbohydrate testing needs with accuracy and expertise.

Salt plays a critical role in food products, contributing to flavor, preservation, and nutritional value. Composed of approximately 40% sodium, salt is an essential nutrient for the human body but is recommended in small doses. Monitoring salt levels is vital for ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines, meeting nutritional labeling standards, and optimizing product formulations.

At Northeast Laboratories, we accurately determine the percentage of salt in your product, helping you create consistent, high-quality food items that meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. Whether you’re developing new products or verifying existing formulations, our reliable testing services provide the insights you need to succeed."

Nutritional facts panels are essential for food products, providing consumers with critical information about ingredients, calories, and nutrient values. Accurate labeling is not only required by regulatory agencies but also builds trust with your customers by promoting transparency and quality.

At Northeast Laboratories, we create detailed and reliable nutritional facts panels for the food products we test. Our expertise ensures that your labels meet industry standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and provide clear, accurate information to your consumers. Partner with us to simplify the process and deliver confidence in every label.

Bacteria are microscopic organisms found everywhere in the world, including in food products. While most bacteria are harmless, some can cause serious illnesses or contribute to food spoilage. Understanding bacteria’s environmental requirements is critical to food safety, which is why we test for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Aerobic bacteria require oxygen to survive and thrive on food exposed to air, while anaerobic bacteria can grow in vacuum-sealed or canned foods where oxygen is absent.

Temperature also plays a crucial role in bacterial growth. Psychrophiles are bacteria that thrive in low temperatures, making them a concern for refrigerated and room-temperature foods. Thermophiles, on the other hand, thrive in higher temperatures and are often responsible for spoilage in heat-processed foods.

At Northeast Laboratories, our advanced testing methods can quantify the levels of aerobic, anaerobic, psychrophilic, and thermophilic bacteria in food products and environmental swabs. These insights help you ensure food safety, prevent spoilage, and comply with regulatory standards. Partner with us to protect your products and your customers."

Yeast and mold are diverse groups of microorganisms that can cause significant challenges in food production and safety. These microorganisms can lead to food spoilage, produce harmful mycotoxins, and pose health risks such as allergic reactions and infections. Mycotoxins, toxic metabolites produced by certain molds, are particularly concerning as they are resistant to destruction during cooking or food processing.

Accurate yeast and mold testing is essential to identify contamination, prevent spoilage, and ensure compliance with safety standards. At Northeast Laboratories, we provide comprehensive testing to detect and quantify yeast and mold in food products and environmental samples. Our reliable results help you safeguard your products, protect consumer health, and maintain the highest quality standards.

Coliforms are a group of bacteria commonly found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals, as well as in soil and water. While most coliforms are harmless, their presence in food or water can indicate inadequate sanitation and potential contamination. Testing for coliforms is a critical step in ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining consumer trust.

At Northeast Laboratories, our coliform testing services go beyond simple enumeration. We can differentiate and quantify E. coli, a potentially dangerous coliform that poses significant health risks. Our accurate and reliable testing helps you identify contamination early, safeguard your products, and protect public health. Partner with us for comprehensive testing solutions tailored to your needs.

Lactic acid plays a vital role in food preservation, particularly in fermented products and yogurts, where it extends shelf life and enhances flavor. However, in some cases, lactic acid bacteria can cause spoilage, leading to undesirable changes in ready-to-eat meats, seafood, dressings, sauces, vegetables, and other processed foods. This spoilage not only compromises product quality but also contributes to food waste and costly recalls.

Accurate lactic acid analysis is essential to monitor and manage its impact on your products. At Northeast Laboratories, we provide precise and reliable testing to help you optimize formulations, prevent spoilage, and ensure product safety and quality. Partner with us to protect your brand and minimize risks associated with lactic acid in food production.

Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) is a bacterium commonly found on human skin and in the noses of about 30% of people. While often harmless on the body, Staph can cause serious infections, including sepsis, pneumonia, and even death when it contaminates food. Although proper cooking kills Staph bacteria, the toxins they produce remain active and can still cause illness. Foods that are not cooked after handling—such as sliced meats, puddings, pastries, and sandwiches—are particularly vulnerable to contamination.

Staph contamination is especially dangerous because affected foods may not smell bad or appear spoiled, making regular testing essential for ensuring food safety. At Northeast Laboratories, we offer reliable Staph testing services to help you identify contamination risks, protect your products, and maintain consumer trust. Partner with us to safeguard your food products and meet the highest safety standards.

Listeria is a bacterial family in which most species are harmless to humans. However, Listeria monocytogenes is a significant foodborne pathogen, responsible for causing Listeriosis, a serious illness that can lead to severe health complications or death. Individuals who are immunocompromised, elderly, pregnant, or neonates are particularly vulnerable to this infection.

Listeria outbreaks have been linked to a wide range of foods, including deli meats, hot dogs, soft cheeses, ice cream, and raw fruits and vegetables. These diverse sources make regular testing critical for identifying contamination and protecting consumer health.

At Northeast Laboratories, we provide precise and reliable Listeria testing services to help you ensure the safety of your food products. Our advanced methods detect contamination early, enabling you to prevent costly recalls and safeguard your brand reputation. Partner with us to meet regulatory standards and protect public health with confidence.

E. coli is a diverse group of bacteria commonly found in the gut flora of humans and animals, where it is usually harmless. However, certain strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, are pathogenic and pose significant health risks. This dangerous strain is known to cause bloody diarrhea and, in severe cases, can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.

Infections are often linked to contaminated food or water sources, with high-risk foods including undercooked ground beef, raw milk, lettuce, cold sandwiches, and unpasteurized apple juice. Given the severity of the illness and the potential for outbreaks, regular testing for E. coli O157:H7 is critical for ensuring food safety.

At Northeast Laboratories, we offer advanced E. coli O157:H7 testing to help you identify contamination early, protect consumer health, and meet regulatory requirements. Our reliable results empower you to prevent costly recalls and maintain trust in your products. Partner with us to safeguard your food production process with confidence.

Salmonella is a genus of bacteria with two species linked to human illness: S. bongori and S. enterica, the latter being the primary concern for public health. These bacteria are commonly found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals and can persist in the environment, including pond water sediment and soil. Salmonella is primarily transmitted through the oral-fecal route or contact with contaminated water, posing a significant risk to food safety.

Contamination hotspots include raw meat, farm irrigation water (which can transfer bacteria to crops), soil, insects, factory equipment, and kitchen surfaces and utensils. These diverse contamination pathways make regular Salmonella testing essential for preventing outbreaks and ensuring food safety.

At Northeast Laboratories, we provide comprehensive Salmonella testing to detect contamination early and protect public health. Our advanced methods help you ensure regulatory compliance, reduce the risk of recalls, and maintain consumer trust. Partner with us to safeguard your food production processes with reliable and accurate testing solutions.