Canned & Processed Food Testing
Canned and processed foods have become a common part of Indian kitchens because of their long shelf life and convenience. But since these foods go through packaging, sealing, and preservation processes, it is important to check them for safety, quality, and shelf stability before they reach the market. Sawen Group offers reliable canned and processed food testing services that help manufacturers, packers, and food businesses confirm that their products are safe, well-preserved, and meet Indian food safety rules.
Whether you run a canning unit, a ready-to-eat food business, a pickle or sauce manufacturing company, or an export business, our testing services help you stay compliant and build trust with your buyers and customers.
What is Canned & Processed Food Testing?
Canned and processed food testing is a process of checking packed, canned, bottled, and preserved food items in a laboratory to find out their quality, safety, and shelf life. This testing checks for:
- Nutritional content as claimed on the label
- Presence of harmful bacteria or spoilage organisms
- Chemical preservative levels
- Packaging and seal quality
- Shelf life stability under normal storage conditions
The main goal is to make sure the canned or processed food is safe to eat, stays fresh for the claimed period, and matches the quality mentioned on the label.
Canned & Processed Food Products We Test
Sawen Group tests a wide range of canned and processed food items, including:
| Category | Products Covered |
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Canned Vegetables & Fruits |
Canned peas, corn, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail |
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Canned Meat & Fish |
Canned fish, canned meat products |
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Sauces & Pastes |
Tomato sauce, chilli sauce, tomato paste |
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Pickles & Chutneys |
Mango pickle, mixed pickle, chutneys |
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Ready-to-Eat Foods |
Packaged curries, instant meals, retort pouch foods |
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Packaged Snacks |
Chips, namkeen, packaged bakery snacks |
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Bottled & Jarred Foods |
Jams, squashes, bottled sauces |
Key Parameters Checked in Canned & Processed Food Testing
Our lab checks several important parameters to give a complete picture of product quality:
1. Physical & Chemical Parameters
- Total solids and moisture content
- pH and acidity level
- Salt and sugar content
- Fat content where applicable
- Preservative levels (sodium benzoate, sulphur dioxide, and others)
2. Safety Parameters
- Heavy metal contamination
- Pesticide residue in raw ingredients used
- Presence of banned or restricted additives
- Can seam and seal integrity check
- Vacuum and pressure check for canned products
3. Microbiological Parameters
- Total plate count
- Yeast and mould count
- Presence of harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum, E. coli, or Salmonella
- Coliform count
- Commercial sterility testing for canned products
4. Nutritional Parameters
- Calorie value
- Protein, fat, and carbohydrate content
- Fibre and mineral content
Why Choose Sawen Group for Canned & Processed Food Testing?
- Accurate Results: We use proper laboratory methods to give correct and reliable results
- Experienced Team: Our testing team understands Indian processed food products and common quality challenges
- Fast Turnaround: We understand product launches and shipments cannot wait, so we prioritise quick reporting
- FSSAI-Aligned Testing: Our reports are prepared in line with Indian food safety standards
- Simple Process: From sample collection to report delivery, the process is easy to follow
- Support for All Business Sizes: We work with small manufacturers as well as large processing companies
How to Book Your Canned & Processed Food Test?
Getting your canned or processed food product tested with Sawen Group is simple:
- Contact our team through the website or phone
- Share your product details and testing requirement
- Send your sample as per the given instructions
- Receive your detailed test report within the given timeline
Book your canned and processed food testing with Sawen Group today and give your buyers and customers a reason to trust your product.
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