100% Arabica? Guarantee the authenticity of instant coffee with the help of "16-OMC"!
16-OMC is a natural substance that is used as a specific marker for Robusta as it only occurs in this coffee type. Pure Arabica coffee does not contain 16-OMC. At CR3-Analytik we test 16-OMC with the HPLC reference method according to the German Food Standard Method (§64 LFGB). In contrast to other methods, this offers reliable, court-proof results.
Quality control as part of the Rainforest Alliance certification
For products to bear the green frog seal, there are strict requirements for the use of plant protection products, which require control analyses to demonstrate and ensure product quality. CR3-Analytik provides you with an established pesticide analysis method according to DIN EN 15662.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons in March 2023. In the article we show the guideline values and how we can support you in complying with them.
The formation of phthalimide is also observed when roasting coffee. To clarify the causes, it is therefore necessary to know the contents of phthalimide and folpet individually.