This document discusses food analysis and sampling. It defines food analysis as the process used to check that a food is safe and contains the proper ingredients, additives, and nutrients. It describes the different levels of sampling, from selecting the initial sample to selecting individual amounts for testing. The key tests and analyses for perishable foods are also outlined, including food allergen, content, contamination, nutritional, and GMO testing. The basic steps of food analysis are provided as sample collection, processing, analysis, detection, and recording results. Different sampling methods are described for different types of samples.

1. FOOD ANALYSIS
Vinu Varghese
Asst Professor
Dept of Applied Biotechnology
St Mary’s College Thrissur

2. Definition of food sampling /analysis
Process used to check that a food is safe
It doesnot contain any harmful contaminants
It contain only permitted additives at acceptable levels
It contain right levels of key ingrediants
Label declaration are correct
To know the nutrients level

3. Levels of sampling
First level : selection of the sample for laboratory test
Second level: selection of individual amount for individual testing

4. Assignment to a sampling
Sensitivity of the consumer group
Possibility of contamination
History of food

5. Tests and Analysis of Perishable foods
Food allergen test
Content test
Contamination test
Nutritional analysis
GMO testing
Melamine test
Spiral plating
Veterinary drug residue testing

6. Basic steps of food Analysis
Sample Collection
Sample Processing
Sample Analysis
Detection
Analysis results recording
Processing in four stages

7. Sample collection
Extraction of the representative sample for analysis/testing

8. Steps of sampling
Acquisition of the original sample
Mixing of the original sample
Shrinking the original sample to required amount

9. Different methods of sample collection
for different samples
Liquid sample collection
Solid food sample

10. Sample Record
Name of the sample
Sampling unit
Address
Date
Lot no
Condition

11. Certificate needed for imported food
Veterinary health personnel certificate
Certificate from health Dept
Production license
Inspection certificate