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My Food Xpert Shelf Life Studies Determine

Shelf life studies determine how long a food or nutraceutical product stays safe, fresh, and high-quality using accelerated and real-time testing — helping brands set accurate expiry dates, meet regulations, and cut recall risk.

Accelerated Shelf Life Testing (ASLT)

Accelerated shelf life testing predicts a food product's real shelf life by exposing it to controlled extreme conditions of temperature, humidity, and light that speed up natural degradation. This method delivers faster, cost-effective shelf life estimates, helping brands set accurate expiry dates sooner.

Real-Time Shelf Life Testing

Real-time shelf life testing monitors food products under normal storage and distribution conditions over their full intended lifespan, tracking quality, safety, and sensory changes. This method provides the most accurate shelf life data, helping manufacturers confidently set expiry dates reflecting genuine consumer storage.

Microbiological Stability Testing

Microbiological stability testing tracks the growth of pathogens, yeasts, and spoilage organisms in food products throughout their shelf life under various storage conditions. This service helps identify safe storage limits, reduce contamination risks, and ensure products remain safe for consumption until expiry.

Sensory Shelf Life Evaluation

Sensory shelf life evaluation uses trained tasting panels to assess how a food product's taste, aroma, texture, and appearance change over its storage life. This research helps brands determine when sensory quality becomes unacceptable to consumers, ensuring expiry dates reflect real eating experience.

Packaging & Shelf Life Interaction Studies

Packaging and shelf life interaction studies examine how packaging materials affect moisture, oxygen exposure, and light penetration to influence product freshness over time. This research helps businesses select packaging that protects quality, prevents spoilage, and extends shelf life effectively.

Oxidative & Rancidity Testing

Oxidative and rancidity testing measures fat and oil degradation in food products, identifying early signs of off-flavours, discoloration, and reduced nutritional quality caused by oxidation. This service helps manufacturers select suitable antioxidants, packaging, and storage conditions to extend freshness and consistency.

Nutritional Stability Analysis

Nutritional stability analysis tracks how vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients degrade in food products over their storage life under different environmental conditions. This research helps brands ensure nutrition labels stay accurate throughout shelf life, supporting compliance and consumer trust in health claims.

Shelf Life Extension Consulting

Shelf life extension consulting provides expert recommendations on formulation adjustments, preservation techniques, and packaging changes to help food products stay fresher for longer. This service helps businesses reduce spoilage-related losses, improve supply chain flexibility, and meet longer shelf life requirements for new markets.