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Raw material testing
Check cereals, pulses, oilseeds and spices on arrival.
Proximate analysis
Proximate analysis of food, feed and raw materials
We measure moisture, protein, fat, ash, crude fibre and carbohydrate in food, agricultural products and animal feed, giving you the basic composition data you need for quality control, labelling and formulation.
Proximate analysis lab
What is proximate analysis?
Proximate analysis is the measurement of the main components of a food or feed: moisture, protein, fat, ash, crude fibre and carbohydrate, which together describe its basic nutritional composition.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. performs proximate analysis on food products, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, spices, animal feed, dairy products and raw materials, using standard methods for each component.
Manufacturers use the results to check raw material quality, control formulation, prepare nutrition labels and meet FSSAI and BIS specifications.
Checking raw material quality?
Test moisture, protein and fat before you pay for the lot.
Importance of proximate analysis
Ensuring product quality and nutritional accuracy
Composition drives price, quality and compliance. Knowing exactly how much moisture, protein and fat a product contains helps you buy better raw material and make consistent products.
Testing parameters
Components we measure
Together these components add up to the full composition of your product. Each is measured with a standard method.
- 9composition parameters
- Foodfeed and raw materials
- %composition report
| Test | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Affects shelf life, weight, price and mould growth |
| Protein Analysis | Key quality and pricing parameter for food and feed |
| Crude Fat Analysis | Energy value, oil content and rancidity risk |
| Ash Content | Total mineral content; high values can indicate sand or adulteration |
| Crude Fibre Analysis | Fibre content in cereals, feed and spices |
| Carbohydrate Estimation | Needed for energy and nutrition labels |
| Total Solids | Concentration of dairy products, beverages and pastes |
| Nutritional Composition Evaluation | Overall composition profile of the product |
| Proximate Analysis as per FSSAI regulations | Composition parameters in your FSSAI product standard |
Need acid-insoluble ash, starch or dietary fibre too? Tell us and we'll add them to the panel.
Get a quote for proximate analysis
Share your product and the components you need.
Applications
Where proximate analysis is used
Proximate data is the starting point for many quality and compliance decisions.
LBL
Nutrition labelling
The base values used to calculate energy and nutrients on pack.
FD
Animal feed analysis
Protein, fat, fibre and ash in cattle, poultry and fish feed.
R&D
Formulation support
Composition data for new product development.
EX
Export specifications
Moisture and composition against buyer specifications.
How it works
From sample to composition 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
Each component is measured by its standard method with quality-control checks.
- Step 4
Accredited report
Results as a percentage of the sample, ready for your specification or label.
- Step 5
Technical support
Our team explains the results and advises on next steps if a value is out of limit.
Industries we serve
Supporting food, agriculture and allied industries
Proximate analysis is used across the food and feed chain. These are the sectors we work with most.
- Food manufacturing companies
- Agriculture industry
- Animal feed industry
- Nutraceutical companies
- Dairy industry
- Processed food industry
- Export businesses
- Grain & oilseed traders
Not sure which components to test?
Tell us the purpose and we'll recommend the panel.
FAQs
Proximate Analysis: common questions
What is proximate analysis?
Proximate analysis measures the main components of a food or feed: moisture, protein, fat, ash, crude fibre and carbohydrate. Together they describe the product's basic nutritional composition.
Why is proximate analysis important?
It shows the quality and nutritional value of a product, helps control raw materials and formulations, and provides the base data for nutrition labels and specifications.
How is carbohydrate calculated in proximate analysis?
Carbohydrate is usually calculated by difference: 100 minus the percentages of moisture, protein, fat, ash and, where applicable, fibre.
Is proximate analysis the same as nutritional labelling?
No. Proximate analysis gives the basic composition. A nutrition label also needs values such as sugars, saturated and trans fat, sodium and energy, calculated in the format required by FSSAI or the export market.
Which products can be tested?
Food products, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, spices, flours, dairy products, animal feed and raw materials can all be tested.
How much does proximate analysis cost?
The cost depends on the components required and the product. 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 proximate analysis?
Talk to our chemists about methods or results.
Related services
Tests that often go with proximate analysis
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Looking for reliable proximate analysis?
Tell us the product and the components you need. We'll reply with the turnaround time 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
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.