Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins
Amino acids are a vital part of diets for both humans and animals. Several of the amino acids (histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine) can not be produced by the human body and are therefore considered “essential”. A lack of any of the essential amino acids in the diet can lead to poor health and death. In addition, what constitutes essential amino acids can vary. For example, cats cannot synthesize taurine, and lack of taurine causes eye problems, hair loss, and tooth decay. For that reason, amino acid testing is important to determine the quality of protein in food, pet food, and animal feeds.
Eurofins laboratories are leaders in amino acid analysis offering a variety of methods that can quickly and accurately quantify the amino acids present in almost any sample. We have established methods in testing for free amino acids as well as the bound molecules in peptide form.
Our technical expertise and market knowledge allow our clients to verify compliance with the latest regulations in each country and market, both for raw materials and finished goods.
Amino Acid Profile
Arginine
Asparagine*
Aspartic acid
Cysteine*
Cystine
Glutamic acid
Glutamine*
Histidine
Hydroxyproline
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Serine
Taurine
Threoine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Valine
*Only the free amino acid can be quantified