Bioanalytics

Gas chromatography (GC-MS)

Two gas chromatographs of the latest generation (Thermo Fisher Scientific Trace 1300) in combination with quadrupole mass spectrometers enable both highly sensitive trace and robust routine analysis for volatile compounds. Sensitive analytes can also be quantified after conversion steps (derivatization). Gas chromatography has been one of the most important technologies in environmental analysis for decades and is increasingly being used in food analysis due to its strong development in terms of sensitivity and selectivity.

Technical data

ISQ Mass Spectrometer | Flame Ionization Detector | TriPlusRSH Autosampler for up to 150 samples | Headspace | SPME (Solid Phase Microextraction)

High pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)

UHPLC enables the separation of complex sample mixtures for the detection of micro and macro ingredients down to the single-digit picogram range. Our latest generation devices allow the analysis of food ingredients and contaminants at high speed with increased sample throughput. A wide range of detectors enables rapid method development for individual problems. The purification of substance mixtures and the production of standards is realized through the use of preparative liquid chromatography.

Technical data

Thermo Fisher Scientific Vanquish UHPLC: High-resolution separation up to 1034 bar pressure | Diode array detector (UV/VIS) with up to 4 tracks and 3D field | Charged aerosol detector | Single-quad mass spectrometer | Autosampler (up to 216 samples)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Ultimate 3000 UHPLC: Diode Array Detector (UV/VIS) with up to 4 lanes and 3D Field | Refraction Index Detector | Fluorescence Detector

Knauer semi-preparative HPLC: photodiode array detector | refraction index detector | fractionator

Food analysis VideometerLab

The VideometerLab 4 is one of the most modern instruments for multispectral analysis. The videometer technology offers accuracy, robustness and high reproducibility of measurements. Pollutants, foreign substances or contaminants in food are particularly critical in the food industry. Many of these substances are difficult to detect. In such difficult cases, multispectral analysis is of great importance.