Analytical Chemistry

Getting it Right—Exceeding Expectations

JLA provides chemical and physical testing services on many food and beverage products and raw materials. Our capabilities range from basic proximate analyses to sophisticated pesticide residue analyses. Whether you need help with incoming raw materials or outgoing finished products, JLA’s value-added service and guidance can aid you in accomplishing your mission. The turnaround for most of our chemical and physical analyses is five business days. Results are available by phone, fax or email.

Proximate Analyses

• Ash
• Moisture
• Calories
• Carbohydrates
• Fats

Heavy Metals / Minerals

• Arsenic
• Lead
• Cadmium
• Mercury
• Calcium
• Sodium
• Copper
• Zinc
• Iron

Other Analyses

• Caffeine (HPLC)
• Extraneous Matter (Filth)
• Mycotoxins
• Nutritional Labeling
• Particle Size (Sieve Analysis)
• Pesticide Residues
• Salt
• Volatiles Profile (GC Headspace)

CSL FAPAS Proficiency Testing Program – Fatty Acid Profile JLA utilizes only validated and approved methods for analyses, including those from AOAC, USDA, FDA and AOCS.

American Association of Cereal Chemists’ Proficiency Testing Program.

Proficiency Rating for Chemical Analyses.

American Oil Chemists’ Society-Approved Chemist, Peanut Seed Chemistry .