New Year Goods Safety Testing Services 6TH: Fried Nut Testing Service
As the festive season approaches, nut and roasted seed products always take a prominent spot on every household’s New Year shopping list. Sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, peanuts and other nuts and roasted seeds are must-have delicacies for family gatherings and casual chats. However, behind this "festive flavor", the safety hazards of nuts and roasted seeds cannot be overlooked. Problems such as moldy raw materials, excessive additives, and microbial contamination will not only affect the taste, but also pose risks to human health. To safeguard the safety of consumers’ New Year goods and build a solid defense for food safety, we launch a special testing service for nuts and roasted seeds. With the professional support of third-party testing, this safety guarantee is rendered more credible and reliable.
I. Common Safety Hazards of Nuts and Roasted Seeds Require Professional Testing for Accurate Identification
The production and processing of nuts and roasted seeds involve multiple stages, ranging from raw material procurement and storage to roasting and packaging. Each stage is susceptible to safety risks. Common safety issues mainly fall into the following categories:
Mycotoxin Contamination: This is one of the most prominent safety hazards of nut products. During the growth, harvesting and storage of nuts, if the environment is humid and poorly ventilated, highly toxic mycotoxins such as aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A are likely to be produced. Among them, aflatoxin B1 is highly carcinogenic; long-term intake will cause severe damage to the liver and may even induce cancer, posing a significant threat to human health.
Excessive Additives: To enhance taste and extend shelf life, some manufacturers may add excessive food additives during the roasting process. Long-term excessive intake will increase the metabolic burden of the human body and impair the normal functions of the nervous system, digestive system and other bodily systems.
Microbial Contamination: Substandard production environments, inadequate cleaning of processing equipment, and poor packaging sealing performance may lead to microbial contamination of nuts and roasted seeds by bacteria, molds and other microorganisms. Excessive coliform bacteria and total bacterial colonies are common problems. Consumption of products with excessive microorganisms may trigger gastrointestinal diseases such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting, and is particularly harmful to vulnerable groups including the elderly and children.
Other Quality Problems: In addition to the aforementioned safety hazards, nuts and roasted seeds may also have quality issues such as unqualified moisture content, excessive acid value and peroxide value, as well as adulteration.
II. Core Values of Third-Party Testing: Impartiality, Professionalism and Authority to Safeguard New Year Goods Safety
In the safety testing of nuts and roasted seeds, third-party testing institutions play an indispensable role. Their core advantages are reflected in three dimensions: "impartiality, expertise and credibility", which are also the key to ensuring the credibility of test results and providing reliable basis for consumers and enterprises:
Impartiality: Independent third-party position to eliminate interference from interest-related parties
Expertise: Top-tier technical teams plus advanced testing equipment to accurately identify safety hazards
Credibility: Complete qualifications, with test results possessing legal validity and wide recognition
III. Our Nut and Roasted Seed Testing Service
To fully meet the safety testing needs of nuts and roasted seeds, our company’s special testing service covers various common types of nuts and roasted seeds (such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc.), with comprehensive testing items including but not limited to:
| Serial Number | Testing Item | Testing Method |
| 1 | Sensory Properties | Selected according to the product |
| 2 | Moisture | GB 5009.3 |
| 3 | Content of Nut and Seed Kernels | GB/T 22165 |
| 4 | Peroxide Value (calculated as fat) | GB/T 5009.37 |
| 5 | Acid Value (calculated as fat) (KOH) | GB/T 5009.37 |
| 6 | Lead (calculated as P) | GB 5009.12 |
| 7 | Cadmium | GB 5009.12 |
| 8 | Aflatoxin B1 | GB 5009.22 |
| 9 | Salmonella | GB 4789.4 |
| 10 | Coliform Bacteria | GB 4789.3 |
| 11 | Molds | GB 4789.15 |
| 12 | Benzoic Acid and Its Sodium Salt (calculated as benzoic acid) | GB 5009.28 |
| 13 | Sorbic Acid and Its Potassium Salt (calculated as sorbic acid) | GB 5009.28 |
| 14 | Sodium Saccharin (calculated as saccharin) | GB 5009.28 |
| 15 | Residual Sulfur Dioxide | GB 5009.34 |
| 16 | Sodium Cyclamate (calculated as cyclamic acid) | GB 5009.97 |
| 17 | Acesulfame-K | GB 5009.140 |
| 18 | Dehydroacetic Acid and Its Sodium Salt (calculated as dehydroacetic acid) | GB 5009.121 |
| 19 | .... | ... |
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Relevant National Standards: GB 19300-2014 National Food Safety Standard for Nuts and Seeds GB/T 22165-2022 General Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Foods GB 16565-2003 Hygienic Standard for Fried Snacks QB/T 8019-2024 Cooked and Raw Sunflower Seeds and Kernels GB/T 11764-2022 Sunflower Seeds GB/T 20398-2021 Quality Grade of Walnut Kernels SB/T 10614-2011 Cooked Peanuts (Kernels)...... |
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During the festive season, safety is the top priority. The deliciousness of nuts and roasted seeds should not come at the cost of health. Choosing a professional third-party testing service for nuts and roasted seeds means choosing peace of mind and reassurance. With an impartial stance, professional technology and authoritative qualifications, we will "guard" the safety of every batch of nuts and roasted seeds, enabling consumers to enjoy the festive flavor while staying away from food safety hazards and celebrating a healthy and joyful festival!
Baier Testing can also provide nut and roasted seed manufacturers with system certification and consulting services, including ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, to help enterprises upgrade their products. Enterprises are welcome to inquire!
About Baier Testing
Baier Testing, located in Shandong Province, a major agri-food production region of China, is a third-party testing and certification body with strong expertise in agri-food and environmental sectors. Covering 34 major food categories, Baier provides testing services for agri-food and food-related products, and system certification services against key international standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, HACCP and ISO22000. The solutions span all stages from production and distribution to catering. With efficient, comprehensive, and precise service, Baier is committed to safeguarding food safety from farm to table.