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Food and feed are the source of life for humans and animals alike. Their quality has an immediate effect on our health … more
Nutritional supplements are nutrients or certain substances with specific nutritional or physiological effects … more
Cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products need to be effective yet dermatologically and environmentally harmless … more
Online retailers like you need to keep track of the right labeling and requirements in the jungle of producers and suppliers to sell safe products. Our employees are specifically familiar with online trade regulations. more>
What would it be like if a retailer no longer had to worry about the quality assurance of the products sold? We are experienced in offering a complete package for our customers. Including sampling, test planning and QM planning. more>
If you want to sell drinking water or make water “from the tap” available to others (day-care centres, schools, offices, etc.), you want to rely on its safety. We are accredited for professional testing in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) and will be happy to advise you. more >
Even as a small producer you want to be able to offer a safe product. Whether it’s chocolate, smoothies or a dietary supplement, especially for start-ups and small manufacturers, we offer examination packages that make your products marketable. more>
Do you require assistance in quality control, product safety and hygiene for your products and services?
As a laboratory and consulting service provider bilacon is your reliable partner, officially authorised by cross-checking experts.
With over 30 years of expertise, a comprehensive and an accredited analysis spectrum, we assist you in all matters relating to food, feed, nutraceuticals, health beauty and care safety – including customised solutions. As part of the Tentamus Group, our global network of laboratories enables us to offer full-service analytics and innovative solutions that meet national and international requirements for external quality and safety control.
We take a solution-oriented and flexible approach to the sensory, instrumental, physio-chemical and microbiological analysis of your goods when it comes to quality, ingredients, sanitation, pollution or regulatory compliance. We guarantee you the highest safety and expertise through the latest technical equipment and highly qualified, continuously trained staff. The reliability of our analyses is regularly verified by successful proficiency tests. Numerous references are evidence of the satisfaction and loyalty of our customers.
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We would be glad to make you an offer tailored to your needs. We look forward to your inquiry and finding the best solution for you!
bilacon’s customers include the biggest names in retail and wholesale trade as well as exporters and associations. Precisely measured results and a tailored service form the basis of a trusting relationship that has met the diverse requirements of our customers for over 20 years.
New in our portfolio: Headspace-SPME GC-MS
We now offer a new analytical method, Headspace SPME (solid phase microextraction), which is suitable for routine aroma analysis as well as for special analytical questions! Do you remember our article from last summer, in which we introduced you to our new Headspace SPME GC-MS? Back then, it was just an announcement of things to
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10 Tips for Improving Food Safety
Since the safety of food is always an important issue, here are 10 tips to improve the food safety in your supply chain: 1. Know the origin of the ingredients The ingredients provide the basis of your product. Therefore it is essential to know how and where these ingredients were created. It is often taken
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Off-flavors in Food
It is an unpleasant experience, and unfortunately it happens to almost everybody sooner or later: A certain food or drink does not taste like it should or did the previous day. For most people the difference is hard to describe or pin-point specifically, instead the realization that the food that was previously enjoyed is “off”.
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Cold chain interruption may cause changes in food texture
Deep freezing is a careful process for preserving food. It stops the cell metabolism of the spoilage microorganisms. The industry uses different methods for this purpose – one is the so-called shock freezing at about -40 °C. The water present in the food expands, but only very small ice crystals are formed. The cell walls
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Tentamus Private Label Services
Retailers are increasingly focusing on their private label brands. It is important that the products have a good, consistent and comparable quality and appeal to the consumer. We support you in bringing your product to the market safely and according to the requirements of the market. It is particularly important that you meet all legal
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Vanilla – Real, expensive
…but not always real. Bremen, Planegg – Genuine vanilla has the reputation of being an exquisit spice which is reflected in its price. Depictions of vanilla beans on a vanillin containing product are often used to highlight exclusiveness. But beware! Not all vanillin used is actually extracted from genuine vanilla, i.e. Vanilla planifolia or Vanilla
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