In the food and drink sector, lipids in the form of oils and fats have a pivotal effect on the taste, stability, mouthfeel and nutritional content of an enormous range of products.

Mylnefield Lipid Analysis can draw on a pool of expertise in extracting and analysing lipids from an extensive range of foodstuffs including breads, oat products, fish oils, meats, egg & dairy products, gourmet oils and frying oils. We offer a wide range of services including:

• Method development for lipid extractions

• Stability storage trials.

• Oxidative stability measurements (anisidine and peroxide values)

• Nutritional quality assessment:

  • Fatty acid profiling.

  • Triacylglycerol analysis, including position-2 analysis.

  • Conjugated diene analysis.

  • Measurement of trans fatty acid content.

  • Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) analysis.

  • β carotene, tocopherol, cholesterol and other sterol content.

  • Omega-3 determination

We would also be delighted to work with you to develop a custom lipid analysis tailored to your specific business requirements.