Our Services
- Internationally Certified
ANALYTICAL SERVICES - TECHNICAL
SERVICES - MUSHROOM
PRODUCTION - EXTENSION
SERVICES - FOOD
PROCESSING - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
AND SALES UNIT - FABRICATION OF FOOD
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Microbiological Analysis
The food microbiology laboratory has accreditation to (lSO/IEC17025:2005) for 11 microbiological methods. This was granted by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).
Accredited Microbiological tests are:
- Enumeration of yeasts and moulds. ISO 7954.1987 (E)
- Detection and enumeration of presumptive Escherichia coli. -Most Probable NumberTechnique ISO 7251 2005 (E).
- Detection of Salmonella, sp NMKL No. 71.1999, 5th Ed. Method. AOAC 920.39C (2000)
- Coliform bacteria detection in food NMKL No.44, 2004 6th Ed.
- Determination of Bacillus cereus in food NMLK N. 67, 2003 5th Ed
- Determination of aerobic microorganisms in foods at 30 C NMKL No.86, 2006, 4th Ed.
- Thermo-tolerant coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli Enumeration in food and feed NMKL No. 125,2005 4th Ed.
- Enterococcus determination in food. NMKL No.68, 2004 4th Ed.
- Aerobic microorganisms and presumptive NMKL No.5,2001 5th Ed.
- Enterobacteriae-Enumeration on surfaces and utensils aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in canned food NMKL No. 59,2004 3rd Ed.
- Enumeration of coagulate positive Staphylococcus aureus in food. NMKL No. 66,2003
Chemical Analysis
CSIR-FRI offer's comprehensive chemical analytical services to the local beverage, food, feed and brewing industries.
Commodities tested include: Fish and fish products, chocolate and cocoa products, water, fruit juices and soft drinks, biscuits, toffees, dairy products, poultry products, spices, flavorings, condiments and vegetables.
We have been granted accreditation to ISO/IEC17025:2005 by South Africa National Accreditation System (SANAS) for the following chemical analysis
- Moisture determination in food and feed-Air Over Method AOAC 925.10 (1990)
- Fat (crude) or ether extract in food and animal feed-Soxhelt method AOAC 920.39 C (2000)
- Protein in food and feed-Kjeldahl method AOAC 984.13 (1990)
- Determination of Ash in dried food and feed AOAC 923.03 (2000)
Physical Analysis
We offer analytical services of food processing and preservation.
Analytical tests offered are:
- Water Activity
- Texture Analysis
- Shelf life studies
- Centrifugation
- Functional Properties
- Viscosity
- Color
- Moisture
Technical Services
We tailor our service package to your individual needs.
Some of the most common services we provide are:
- Collaborative Research and Consultancy
- Wet or Dry Milling
- Roasting
- Blending and Packaging.
- Technology Transfer
- Technical Advice
- Fabrication of Food Processing Equipment
- Contract Research
- Sensory Evaluation
- Engineering Services
- Primary Food Processing
- Technology Business Incubation
Extrusion Services
- Cheesy Balls
- Cereal Pops Snacks
- Rice Pops
- Maize Pops
Drying Services
- Dried Mango Chips
- Dried Pineapple Slices
- Banana Flour
Mushroom Production
Sales & Training In Edible & Medicinal Mushroom Production.
Extension Services
- Technology Transfer
- Business Incubation
- Hiring of Conference Facilities etc.
Processing of High-Quality Natural Food Products. We have a range of Research Developed Products for sale to the general public. They are so called because they were developed as a result of research carried out by the Institute.
Business Development
Consultancy services in business development (business plan, advisory services and market Information) to food businesses.
Fabrication of Food Processing Equipment
Fabricating Strong & Reliable Food Processing Equipment and Industrial dryers.
- Equipment installation
- Rehabilitation, servicing, and maintenance of both locally manufactured and foreign machinery
- Feasibility study
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