Beyond basic vitamins and minerals, many functional and regulatory applications require a more detailed analysis of nutritional compounds.
EKOCENTRUM OVALAB offers extensive testing of amino acids, organic acids, sterols, sugars, and essential trace elements, helping you develop accurate, stable, and effective products.
We support product innovation, research and development, nutritional planning, and regulatory assessment with comprehensive, accredited results.
Analytes Include
We routinely test for:
- Free amino acids (e.g. lysine, methionine, tryptophan)
- Biogenic amines (e.g. histamine, tyramine)
- Macro and microelements: Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Zn, P
- Fatty acids (including profiles of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids)
- Organic acids (e.g. citric, lactic, malic acids)
- Sterols such as cholesterol
- Carbohydrates: mono- and disaccharides (glucose, fructose, lactose)
- Fats and proteins
Application Areas
Our team works closely with clients to define matrices and result formats according to project-specific requirements.
- Formulation of functional foods and beverages
- Evaluation of infant and medical nutrition
- Label verification for special dietary products
- Raw material sourcing and validation
- Research and development in nutritional biochemistry
Techniques Used
We use a range of analytical techniques depending on the parameter and matrix, including HPLC with various detection modes (DAD, ELSD, RID), GC/FID, ICP-OES, and others. The choice of method reflects the specific analyte, matrix, and required precision.
Selected methods are accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA), which verifies conformity with ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025.