Shelf-Life Testing
and Impurity Analysis
Determining shelf life and monitoring impurities are essential to ensure the safety, quality, and marketability of food products.
Shelf life defines the period during which a product maintains its microbiological, physico-chemical, and sensory properties without becoming unsafe or unsuitable for consumption.
In parallel, product purity is a key aspect of food quality. Through the Filth Test, we detect impurities and foreign bodies that may derive from raw materials, production processes, or accidental contamination.
By combining shelf-life studies and impurity testing, Tentamus Agriparadigma helps companies guarantee not only product durability, but also purity and consumer acceptance, strengthening both market competitiveness and consumer trust.
What we offer
- Shelf-life studies to evaluate:
- Microbiological stability (bacterial contamination, yeasts, moulds)
- Physico-chemical stability (pH, oxidation, changes in texture and colour)
- Sensory stability (organoleptic analysis of taste, smell, texture) - Filth Test: detection of solid impurities and foreign bodies such as insect fragments, hairs, sand, wood, glass, or other undesired materials
Applications
Our studies and tests apply to a wide range of sectors and products:
- Fresh products with short shelf life
- Packaged and processed foods
- Frozen foods
- Products intended for export (USA, Canada, etc.)
- R&D support: formulation and launch of new products, with validation of declared shelf life
Why shelf-life &
impurity testing matter
- Proper shelf-life determination ensures safety and quality until the labelled expiry date, reducing the risk of recalls or disputes
- Filth tests are often required for export and by retailers (GDO) to verify food purity and detect non-conformities
- Both services support compliance with EU and extra-EU regulations, reinforcing brand reputation and consumer confidence
Additional Analyses
& Services
Our laboratories provide additional analytical activities, offering a complete and customized service across the entire production chain.
Thanks to the synergy between the Tentamus Group laboratories and our close collaboration with consulting companies within the network, we offer integrated analytical plans and customized solutions tailored to your quality control, certification, export, and regulatory compliance needs.