Olive Oil Analysis
Agbiolab provides olive oil testing to determine grade based on Trade Standards
specified by the International Olive Council. These analyses meet the California
Olive Oil Council's (COOC) requirements for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Seal
Certification and for the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Competition.
We offer two sets of olive oil tests to assess quality and grade:
- Basic set includes Free Acidity and Peroxide Value.
- Large set includes Free Acidity, Peroxide Value and Ultra-violet (UV)
Absorbance.
We also provide Total Phenol, which measures antioxidant properties in the oil,
a means to assess potential shelf life, classify the oil’s style (robust, medium or
mild) and ascertain health benefits.
- Total Phenol, measured as Gallic acid equivalent
The California Olive Oil Council EVOO Seal Certification program requires:
- Production < 50 gallons: Basic set
- Production > 50 gallons: Large set
The Los Angeles International EVOO Competition requires Basic set.
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Services for Olive Growers and Mills
Olive millers benefit from measuring parameters that impact olive oil yield and
quality, and waste: pomace and vegetation water.
- Extraction Yield measures the difference in oil content between the olive
fruit and the pomace.
- Olive Fruit testing: to evaluate the quality of the fruit prior to oil extraction.
- Olive Pomace testing characterizes this by-product for downstream uses
such as composting or pomace oil extraction.
- Instrument Calibration assays provide reference measurements for the
recalibration of NIR and other instruments.
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Variety Identification
We apply DNA fingerprinting methods to identify cultivars based on molecular
plant breeding techniques that were expanded in forensic medicine.
DNA fingerprinting is routinely used for varietal identification in several major
field and horticultural crops: grapes, olives, walnuts, plums, melons and others.
Healthy young leaves are usually preferred as samples. DNA is extracted and
then subject to amplification, an accelerated, time-compressed multiplication of
specific regions of the DNA. By simultaneously analyzing several DNA regions
that differ among cultivars, a unique pattern (a "fingerprint") can be assembled
and then used to match against established cultivar fingerprints within a
database.
We have compiled an extensive database that includes hundreds of varieties
from northern and southern Italy, Spain, France, Middle East, Northern Africa,
Greece and Australia.
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Plant Disease Diagnosis
Agbiolab specializes in diagnosing prevalent diseases in trees, vines and
various crops using PCR and ELISA methodologies. These laboratory
techniques, which are sensitive and robust, require scientific training and
sophisticated equipment. PCR and ELISA are well-established, proven
methodologiess that provide fast and accurate diagnosis of plant pathogens
(fungi, bacteria, phytoplasms and viruses) such as anthracnose, Alternaria, and
scab in almonds, or Fan Leaf Virus, crown gall, Xylella and vine decline in grape.
PCR and ELISA can be applied to many diseases and crops. We welcome your
consultation about diagnosing specific pathogens of concern to you. At Agbiolab
we are continually expanding our diagnostic services to cover other trees and
field crops, such as rice.
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Plant Genetic Testing
GMO Detection
Agbiolab tests can determine the presence of undesirable or adventitious
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in seeds, grains or fruits destined to
export or domestic markets, as well as in food stuffs and oils.
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Custom Projects
We can develop tests based on molecular technologies to address specific
unmet needs of your agribusinesses. Testing can be integrated seamlessly with
your existing production processes and provide you with timely results. We
welcome your confidential consultation.
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