Distillates, Kombucha and Other Food Product Analyses
Distillates, Kombucha and Other Foods
Purpose: The amount of ethanol in distilled spirits must be disclosed on the label. Kombucha that contains more than 0.5% ABV is regulated as an alcoholic beverage.
Technique: Gas Chromatography-Flame Ion Detection (GC-FID)/ Distillation-Density
Price: $36.75
Purpose: Sauces, salsas, jellies, syrups, etc. where alcohol has been added.
Technique: Gas Chromatography-Flame Ion Detection (GC-FID)
Price: $63
Purpose: Methanol is an unwanted, poisonous byproduct produced in small amounts during fermentation of grains and some fruits.
Technique: Gas Chromatography-Flame Ion Detection (GC-FID)
Price: $36.75
Purpose: Acetic acid is the most abundant volatile acid.
Technique: Enzymatic
Price: $42
Purpose: Quantification of the fermentable sugar (glucose and fructose).
