Controlling the nutritional and sanitary quality of food

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Extract from the article: Food products are composed of various components. Among them, we can find nutrients, various other natural components, as well as additives or foreign substances....

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Food products are composed of various components. Among them, we can find nutrients, various other natural components, as well as additives or foreign substances. According to Martin Kokou Aziato, a Food Engineer at the Institute of Technology and Agronomic Research (ITRA), there are different reasons why it is important to regularly monitor and biochemically analyze the components of foodstuffs, whether they are natural or non-nutritive.

Food contamination is also a major issue, affecting the health of one in ten people worldwide each year and harming the income of farmers, the food industry, and trade. "When we consider food, it is essentially to meet certain nutritional needs. Therefore, we must ensure the nutritional composition of these foods before consuming them," explains Martin Kokou Aziato, a Food Engineer at the Institute of Technology and Agronomic Research (ITRA).

Furthermore, the technological processing that these foodstuffs undergo can also lead to direct or indirect contamination. "Thus, it is necessary to verify the hygienic or sanitary quality of the food before consuming it. The sanitary quality of food encompasses the properties and characteristics of a food product that ensure its safety and wholesomeness. Controlling the authenticity of high-quality ingredients allows us to ensure their quality and guarantee that product declarations are accurate," recommends Martin Kokou Aziato.

It is possible to ascertain the nutritional value, but it is important to note that the presence of certain hazardous chemical substances can impact consumer health. Therefore, these should be avoided as much as possible.

"It is essential to control the nutritional and sanitary quality of food before consuming it. The nutritional quality of a food includes elements such as proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins necessary to address deficiencies or ensure the normal functioning of the body," explains Martin Aziato.

Given the significant number of different controls and biochemical analyses to be performed, it is necessary to have good expertise, appropriate and sophisticated infrastructure, a wide range of equipment, and a broad portfolio of methodologies to fully meet all client needs.

William O.