Food and Dietary Supplements Industries

Food and dietary supplements research aims to systematically analyze the chemical, nutritional, and biological components in food matrices and supplement products. This research field not only provides essential data for evaluating the safety, authenticity, and quality of food and functional ingredients but also offers molecular-level scientific evidence for nutritional efficacy studies and product development.

 

With the continuous advancement of analytical technologies, mass spectrometry-based multi-omics platforms, chromatographic separation, and spectroscopic characterization have become important tools for studying food components, metabolites, and bioactive compounds. These approaches help researchers gain an in-depth molecular understanding of compositional differences, nutritional mechanisms, and functional properties of foods.

 

Relying on advanced analytical instruments and standardized laboratory workflows, MtoZ Biolabs provides integrated molecular detection and analysis services for the food and dietary supplements industries. Our services cover the detection and quantification of nutrients, metabolites, proteins, lipids, and trace elements. Through multidimensional data integration and rigorous quality control, we provide clients with scientifically reliable analytical data for product evaluation, formulation optimization, and quality monitoring, ensuring authoritative and reproducible results.

 

Services at MtoZ Biolabs

1. Food Metabolomics and Chemical Composition Analysis

Technologies Used: GC–MS, LC–MS, UHPLC–QTOF–MS, Orbitrap–MS

 

MtoZ Biolabs provides comprehensive metabolomics and chemical composition analysis services for food and supplement samples, including plant extracts, functional beverages, fermented products, and nutritional powders. Through high-resolution chromatography–mass spectrometry systems, we can accurately identify and quantify a wide range of small-molecule compounds in samples, comprehensively reflecting their chemical composition characteristics.

 

Clish, CB. Cold Spring Harb Mol Case Stud. 2015.

Figure 1. The Workflow of Food Metabolomics

Service Content:

• Untargeted and targeted metabolite detection

• Quantitative analysis of nutrients and bioactive compounds

• Comparative analysis of product composition and authenticity

• Statistical analysis and result reporting

 

Typical Applications:

• Characterization of small-molecule components in foods and supplements

• Comparing metabolic differences between raw materials and final products

• Establishing chemical composition fingerprints for food and supplement samples

 

2. Proteomics and Peptidomics Analysis of Food Samples

Technologies Used: LC–MS/MS, Orbitrap Fusion, DIA Quantification

 

MtoZ Biolabs provides high-resolution proteomics services to analyze protein and peptide composition in food and supplement products. This service supports allergen detection, enzymatic hydrolysate evaluation, and bioactive peptide research, providing quantitative data for product evaluation and process optimization.

 

Carrera, M. et al. Curr Opin Food Sci. 2024.

Figure 2. Workflow of Food Proteomics: Discovery, Targeted, and Proteomics-based Systems Biology

Service Content:

• Comprehensive identification of proteins and peptides

• Quantitative comparison of protein levels across samples

• Analysis of bioactive peptide composition and stability

• Functional annotation and pathway analysis

 

Typical Applications:

• Evaluating protein quality and allergenicity in food ingredients

• Identifying bioactive peptides in functional supplements

• Analyzing protein degradation and modification during processing

 

3. Lipidomics and Nutritional Fatty Acid Analysis

Technologies Used: LC–MS/MS, GC–MS, Orbitrap Exploris, UHPLC–QTOF–MS

 

MtoZ Biolabs provides lipidomics and fatty acid composition analysis to identify lipid species, structural classes, and oxidation products. This service supports nutritional evaluation, lipid stability studies, and functional lipid product development.

 

Yeo, J. et al. Foods. 2023.

Figure 3. Mass Spectrometry-based Food Lipidomics

Service Content:

• Comprehensive lipid profiling including phospholipids, triglycerides, and sterols

• Quantitative determination of fatty acid composition

• Evaluation of lipid oxidation and stability

• Comparative analysis among different product formulations

 

Typical Applications:

• Evaluating lipid quality and nutritional value in oils and supplements

• Detecting lipid oxidation and degradation during storage

• Supporting formulation development of lipid-based nutritional products

 

4. Elemental and Trace Mineral Analysis

Technologies Used: ICP–MS, ICP–OES, LC–MS/MS, FTIR

 

MtoZ Biolabs provides high-precision element and mineral analysis services. Through highly sensitive mass spectrometry and spectroscopic methods, we accurately determine the content of metals, minerals, and trace elements in food and supplement samples, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.

 

Yeo, J. et al. Foods. 2023.

Figure 4. Analytical Techniques in the Determination of Trace Elements in Food

Service Content:

• Quantitative analysis of macro and trace minerals

• Detection and safety evaluation of toxic metals including Pb, Cd, Hg, and As

• Comparative analysis of elemental composition among batches

• Statistical data analysis and graphical reporting

 

Typical Applications:

• Evaluating the nutritional mineral composition of food and supplements

• Ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance

• Monitoring elemental stability during storage and processing

 

5. Structural and Component Characterization Analysis

Technologies Used: FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, NMR, SEM, XRD

 

MtoZ Biolabs provides structural and compositional characterization services for food and dietary supplement samples to study morphology, crystallinity, and molecular interactions. These analyses help reveal formulation stability and nutrient bioavailability.

 

Prakash, C. et al. Foods. 2025.

Figure 5. Procedure of the Chemical Profiling of Foodstuffs Using Solution-State NMR Spectroscopy

Service Content:

• FTIR and NMR molecular structure characterization

• SEM observation of microstructure and surface morphology

• XRD analysis of crystalline structure

• Comprehensive evaluation of morphological and chemical features

 

Typical Applications:

• Structural evaluation of encapsulated nutrients or powders

• Morphological analysis of emulsions, gels, and nanoparticles

• Investigating relationships between structural properties and product functionality

 

Sample Processing and Quality Control

🔹 Accepted Sample Types: Raw materials, extracts, processed foods, beverages, powders, capsules, tablets

🔹 Storage Conditions: Samples should be stored at −80 °C and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles

🔹 Testing Items: Nutrients, metabolites, proteins, lipids, trace elements

🔹 Quality Control: Internal standards, certified reference materials, and parallel quality control samples are applied throughout the process to ensure data accuracy and reproducibility

 

Applications

1. Nutritional Composition Profiling

Comprehensive detection of nutrients, metabolites, and bioactive compounds in food and supplements.

 

2. Quality Assurance and Authenticity Verification

Detection of adulteration, composition deviations, and batch consistency.

 

3. Product Formulation and Process Optimization

Data-driven adjustment of ingredient ratios to improve bioavailability and functionality.

 

4. Safety and Compliance Evaluation

Detection of heavy metals, additives, or degradation products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

 

5. Functional Ingredient and Efficacy Research

Identification of bioactive molecules and evaluation of their health-promoting effects.

 

Why Choose MtoZ Biolabs

✅ Multi-platform integrated analysis combining mass spectrometry, chromatography, spectroscopy, and microscopy for multi-level molecular detection

✅ Advanced instrumentation equipped with Orbitrap MS, ICP–MS, UHPLC–QTOF–MS, and NMR systems

✅ High quality and stability ensured by full-process quality control for comparable and consistent results

✅ Professional technical team with expertise in food chemistry, nutritional science, and biochemistry

✅ Customized solutions designed flexibly according to specific project requirements and report formats

 

Start Your Project with MtoZ Biolabs

MtoZ Biolabs is committed to providing systematic and reliable molecular and structural analysis services for the food and dietary supplements industries. Whether your research focuses on nutrient quantification, product authenticity verification, or functional ingredient discovery, our integrated analytical platform provides precise, trustworthy, and visualized data support. Contact the MtoZ Biolabs team to obtain customized research solutions and project quotations.