Our extensive expertise can help provide a complete picture of ingredient functionality and application potentials, including novel/developmental ingredients. This includes:

Molecular weight profiling

With the use of electrophoresis (protein and polysaccharide) and high performance Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), we monitor the molecular weights of components as a function of processing and stability, as well as for detection.

Rheology

Rheological properties, including viscosity, gelling properties and textural properties of ingredients and products can be characterised as a function of formulation, processing conditions and shelf life storage

Emulsions

The emulsifying and foaming properties of emulsifiers and surfactants, as well as the resulting emulsions, can be characterised using a laser diffraction technique, microscopy and rheology.

Knowledge transfer

Knowledge transfer of food-grade ingredient functionality into other sectors, particularly personal homecare, pharmaceutical and pet food.