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Nutritional Analysis Services and Urinary Iodine Concentration Testing

 

Dedicated to consumer protection, the Food and Nutrition Research Group provides laboratory-based analysis services related to the nutritional content of food. These services are available to both public and private sector organizations to support food registration and the development of nutrition labels in compliance with regulations set forth by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Additionally, the laboratory offers urinary iodine concentration tests to support public health agencies in monitoring and addressing iodine deficiency disorders across the country. These services also contribute to academic research conducted by various universities and their affiliated institutions.

The Food and Nutrition Research Group’s laboratory is known for its high-quality services, owing to its adherence to internationally recognized standard methods and the use of modern, advanced equipment. It operates an efficient system that delivers accurate, clear, and prompt test results. The laboratory strives to ensure customer satisfaction through quality outcomes and to uphold high standards of operational efficiency and service excellence.

 

The laboratory analysis services provided by Bureau of Nutrition

Test item

Method of analysis

Service cost (in Thai Baht)

Common Nutrients

               1.          

Protein

Kjeldahl technique

500

               2.          

Total fat

Acid hydrolysis and solvent extraction

500

               3.          

Ash

Dry Ashing method

300

               4.          

Moisture

Drying method (hot air oven)

300

               5.          

Carbohydrate

By Difference (calculation)

Included in test item numbers 1–4

               6.          

Energy

Calculation

               7.          

Dietary fiber

Enzymatic–Gravimetric method

3,800

               8.          

Total sugar

HPLC method

1,500

 

8.1 Glucose

HPLC method

1,500

 

8.2 Fructose

HPLC method

1,500

 

8.3 Sucrose

HPLC method

1,500

 

8.4 Lactose

HPLC method

1,500

Vitamins

               9.          

Vitamin A

HPLC method

1,500

             10.        

β-carotene

HPLC method

1,500

             11.        

α-Tocopherol

HPLC method

1,500

             12.        

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

HPLC method

1,500

             13.        

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

HPLC method

1,500

             14.        

Vitamin C

HPLC method

1,500

             15.        

Niacin

HPLC method

2,000

             16.        

Folic acid

HPLC method

 

3,000

Minerals

             17.        

Sodium

ICP-OES method

500

             18.        

Potassium

ICP-OES method

500

             19.        

Magnesium

ICP-OES method

500

             20.        

Calcium

ICP-OES method

500

             21.        

Phosphorus

ICP-OES method

500

             22.        

Iron

ICP-OES method

500

             23.        

Zinc

ICP-OES method

500

             24.        

Copper

ICP-OES method

500

             25.        

Iodine

ICP-MS method

3,500

             26.        

Selenium

ICP-MS method

3,500

 

 

Fatty Acid

             27.        

Fatty acid (profile)

Gas Chromatographic

2,500

             28.        

Fatty acid (quantitative + profile)

Gas Chromatographic

3,000

             29.        

Trans fat

Gas Chromatographic

3,500

Others

             30.        

Cholesterol

Gas Chromatographic

2,000

             31.        

Amino Acid

HPLC method

6,000

             32.        

Polyphenol

HPLC method

1,500

             33.        

Iodine in salt

Titration

300

             34.        

Iodine in urine

Microplate Reader

100

             35.        

Nutrition Labeling

-

500

             36.        

Report in English

-

200

           

 

Contact information:

Food and Nutrition Research Group, Bureau of Nutrition, Department of Health

Tel.: +66 (0)2 968 7619

 

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