Press Release: Eurofins Expands Phytochemical Capabilities with New Phenolic Acid Method for Food and Supplements
August 5, 2022
Eurofins Craft Technologies, An Expert in Carotenoids Analysis, Has Validated a New Method to Quantify 16 Phenolic Acids in Foods & Supplements
Studies over the years have extolled the virtues of diets high in phenolic acids due to their ability to reduce oxidative stress. Phenolic acids can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, oils, and many drinks like coffee, tea, and wine. Natural ingredients are increasingly popular with consumers, and more CPG companies are incorporating these ingredients into their products. The expanding number of companies marketing their products' ingredients and their benefits necessitates increased testing capabilities for laboratories.
Eurofins Craft Technologies’ newly validated method will initially offer 16 analytes and will continue to expand based on market demands. The new offering covers the following hydroxybenzoic, cinnamic, and hydroxycinnamic acids:
- Gallic acid
- Neochlorogenic acid
- Protocatechuic acid
- Chlorogenic acid
- Gentisic acid
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- Caffeic acid
- Vanillic acid
- p-Coumaric acid
- Sinapic acid
- Ferulic acid
- Trans-Isoferulic acid
- Rosmarinic acid
- Benzoic acid
- Salicylic acid
- Cinnamic acid
- Syringic acid
Eurofins Craft Technologies in Wilson, North Carolina understands the complexity of testing phytochemicals. The ISO 17025 accredited laboratory offers numerous methods and techniques for all simple and complex sample matrices. Eurofins Craft Technologies’ experienced scientists offer sample preparations specific to your sample; column derivatizations followed by HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis; and other state-of-the-art techniques and instruments for optimum accuracy, precision, and sensitivity.
Our scientists are excited to work with you! Reach out to our team to learn more and start submitting samples.
About Eurofins – the global leader in food testing
Eurofins is Testing for Life. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, and pharmaceutical product testing. It is also one of the market leaders in testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and advanced material sciences and has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing.
With over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 800 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins’ companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. Eurofins Shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
