Food safety and regulatory compliance are critical for manufacturers, especially when it comes to compounds that can affect consumer health. One of these compounds is histamine—a biogenic amine that naturally forms when certain foods spoil or undergo microbial activity. Too much histamine can cause food...
Maintaining a clean and safe food environment isn't just best practice—it’s essential. Whether you're running a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, ghost kitchen, or food production facility, routine environmental swabbing is your frontline defense against foodborne illness outbreaks and regulatory violations. What is Environmental Swabbing? Environmental swabbing is...
How to Get Shelf Life Testing for Your Food or Beverage Product Fast When deadlines loom and retail demands grow, waiting weeks for shelf life results isn’t an option. At United Food Labs, we offer fast turnaround shelf life testing designed to keep your product launch...
So you’ve developed a delicious food product — maybe it’s a snack, sauce, beverage, or frozen meal — and now you’re ready to take the next big step: getting your product onto grocery store shelves. This process can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach,...
No, monk fruit (Luo Han Guo extract) is not considered added sugar or a sugar alcohol by the FDA. 1. Is Monk Fruit an Added Sugar? No. Monk fruit extract is a high-intensity sweetener with little to no calories and carbohydrates. The FDA does not classify...
👨🍳 Employee Hygiene & Food Handling (✅ Daily) ✔️ Employees wash hands before handling ingredients and after breaks, restroom use, or touching non-food surfaces.✔️ Clean uniforms, hairnets, gloves, and closed-toe shoes worn at all times.✔️ Gloves changed frequently, especially when switching tasks (e.g., handling raw ingredients...
In the food and beverage industry, moisture management plays a critical role in product stability, quality, and shelf life. Two essential tools for understanding and controlling moisture interactions in food and packaging are the Isotherm Vapor Sorption Analyzer (VSA) units and Water Vapor Transmission Rate...
The Comprehensive Guide to the FDA's Tree Nut List Tree nuts are a common allergen and are regulated as such by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To ensure compliance with food labeling regulations and protect consumers with allergies, it is essential for food manufacturers,...
Shelf Life Validation Study for Raw Pasta Dough Situation A premium pasta manufacturer sought to validate the shelf life of their raw pasta dough to ensure product quality and safety for retail distribution. They aimed to test both the standard formula and a version containing microbial inhibitors...
Food labeling plays a critical role in ensuring consumer safety, transparency, and informed decision-making. Whether you're a small food producer, a startup, or an established brand, understanding general food labeling requirements is essential for compliance and building consumer trust. In this blog post, we'll break...