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Fruit juices and drinks
Quality and micro
Brix, acidity, preservatives and microbiology.
Beverages testing
Juice, tea, coffee and beverage testing
We test fruit juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, tea and coffee for quality, additives, contaminants and microbiology, against FSSAI standards and buyer specifications.
Beverage testing lab
What is beverage testing?
Beverage testing is the laboratory analysis of drinks, tea and coffee for quality parameters, additives such as preservatives and sweeteners, contaminants and microbiology, to show they are safe and meet FSSAI standards.
Juices and soft drinks must stay within limits for preservatives, sweeteners and caffeine and remain microbiologically stable. Tea and coffee are checked for pesticide residues, heavy metals and, for coffee, ochratoxin A.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. tests beverages, tea and coffee using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and our microbiology section.
Need beverage tested?
Tell us the product and purpose and we'll recommend the right tests.
Why testing matters
Safe, stable and compliant drinks
Spoilage, over-use of additives and contaminants are the main risks for beverages. Testing keeps every batch safe and compliant.
Testing parameters
Beverage tests
These are the tests most often required for drinks, tea and coffee.
- 6+beverage types
- HPLC& LC-MS/MS
- Microstability
| Test | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Brix and acidity | Sugar content and quality |
| Preservatives | Benzoate and sorbate within limits |
| Artificial sweeteners | Within permitted limits |
| Caffeine | Labelling and limits |
| Pesticide residues | Residue limits |
| Heavy metals | Lead and other metals |
| Ochratoxin A | Mycotoxin limits |
| Microbiology | Yeast, mould and spoilage |
Get a quote for beverage testing
Share your product, standard or specification. We'll confirm the tests and send an itemised quotation.
Products we test
Testing by product
Each beverage has its own risks.
SD
Soft and energy drinks
Additives
Sweeteners, caffeine and preservatives.
TE
Tea
Residues and metals
Pesticide residues, heavy metals and quality.
CF
Coffee
Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A, caffeine and quality.
How it works
From sample to report in five steps
- Step 1
Share your requirement
Tell us the product, purpose and market. We recommend the right tests and send a quotation.
- Step 2
Send the sample or book pickup
Courier a sealed sample to our Ahmedabad or Rajkot laboratory, or book a sample pickup.
- Step 3
Laboratory analysis
Additives, caffeine and contaminants are measured by chromatography and ICP-MS, and microbiology in our micro section.
- Step 4
Accredited report
Results compared with the FSSAI standard or your specification.
- Step 5
Technical support
Our team explains the results and advises on next steps if a value is out of limit.
Industries we serve
Who we test for
We test beverages for producers, brands and exporters.
- Beverage brands
- Juice makers
- Tea packers
- Coffee roasters
- Energy drink brands
- Hotels & cafes
- Traders
- Exporters
Not sure which parameters apply?
We'll map the FSSAI standard or buyer specification for your product.
FAQs
Beverages, Tea & Coffee Testing: common questions
Which tests are done on fruit juices?
Brix, acidity, preservatives, fruit content parameters and microbiology are the most common tests for fruit juices and drinks.
Do you test caffeine in energy drinks?
Yes. We measure caffeine in energy drinks, tea and coffee.
Which tests are done on tea?
Pesticide residues, heavy metals and quality parameters are the most common tests for tea.
How much does beverage testing cost?
The cost depends on the product and parameters. Share your requirement and we will send an itemised quotation.
Is Accurate Universal Laboratories accredited for this testing?
Yes. Our Ahmedabad laboratory is accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (certificate TC-5021) and our Rajkot laboratory under certificate TC-7988. The tests and products covered are listed in our scope of accreditation, and we confirm whether your parameters are within scope before testing.
Still have a question about beverage testing?
Talk to our food testing team about parameters, limits or results.
Related services
Tests that often go with beverage testing
Get a quotation
Looking for reliable beverage testing?
Tell us the product and what you need to check. We'll reply with the right tests and an itemised quotation.
- Call us+91 90330 44571
- WhatsAppChat with our team
- Emailinfo@accurateuniversal.com
- Accredited test report
- Clear guidance on the right tests
- Support from our technical team
Standards and regulatory references
- FSSAI – Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations
- FSSAI – Manuals of methods of analysis
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.