Eurofins Food Testing UK, in partnership with our Eurofins competence centres, offers accredited mineral testing to help food manufacturers, retailers, and brand owners verify nutrition labelling, meet UK and EU food law requirements, and ensure product quality. Our laboratories use advanced analytical techniques to accurately quantify both essential macro minerals and trace minerals.
What are minerals?
Minerals are inorganic elements required by the body for health, growth, and metabolism. They are generally divided into
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Macro minerals; such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus (required in larger amounts)
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Trace minerals; such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, and chromium (needed in smaller quantities but essential for health)
Why test for minerals?
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Confirm accurate and compliant nutrition labelling
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Support nutrition and health claims for fortified foods and supplements
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Monitor mineral content across product shelf life and batches
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Ensure consistent product quality and consumer safety
Mineral testing capabilities
Our network of Eurofins laboratories offers analysis of minerals including
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Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Phosphorus (P)
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Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Selenium (Se), Iodine (I), Chromium (Cr)
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Analysis of fortified and naturally occurring minerals in both raw materials and finished goods
Methods and instrumentation
We use advanced analytical methods such as Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP–OES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP–MS) to deliver accurate, sensitive, and reproducible results.
Regulatory alignment; methods developed to reflect current UK and EU standards and industry best practice.
Advantages of using Eurofins Food Testing UK for mineral testing
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Comprehensive coverage of essential and trace minerals
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Accredited methods with high sensitivity and specificity
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Suitable for a wide range of foods and beverages
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Expert reporting and interpretation to aid decision-making
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Access to Eurofins’ global laboratory network and competence centres for integrated nutritional testing
- Consultancy support
Contact us
Contact Eurofins Food Testing UK to access our full range of nutrient testing services by submitting and enquiry or calling +44 (0)845 604 6740.
