GFIC Analytical Testing
Want quantitative insights that bring your product to the next level?
Unlock the full potential of your food products and ingredients with GFIC’s tailored analytical services. Whether you want to understand key characteristics of your product, optimize product development, or validate nutritional claims, GFIC delivers precise, science-based analytical results you can rely on.
What We Offer
Our cutting-edge analytical capabilities harness world-class facilities and University of Guelph expertise to understand and optimize your products. Our robust suite includes:
Physicochemical testing, such as pH, water activity, viscosity, colour, moisture, particle size, and texture.
Advanced protein, lipid, and emulsion analysis to evaluate critical product components.
Microbiological profiling to validate baseline food safety separately or in tandem with our shelf-life testing.
Specialized testing, such as allergens, toxicology, pesticide residue, and much more.
Custom method development for specialized or novel products that meet your product, regulatory needs, and goals.
Please note that GFIC is not a certified process authority and cannot validate recipes.
Data-Driven Formulation & Performance
Far beyond routine testing, our testing provides clarity that powers better formulation choices and process improvements. GFIC's analytical tools can be used alongside other services (i.e., product development, shelf-life testing, pilot plant production) to troubleshoot with confidence and track performance trends, or benchmark your product against competitors.
Collaborate with a team that bridges top-tier university research and real-world food data, so your product is backed by scientific integrity and practical results.
Backed by Science, Built for Success
GFIC’s analytical testing services give you the data and insights to validate claims, improve formulations, and strengthen product performance. Backed by advanced facilities and University of Guelph expertise, we deliver results you can trust. Partner with us to ensure your products meet regulatory standards, satisfy consumers, and stand out in the marketplace.
