Spirit Analyses
Analytical Packages
We have state-of-the-art analytical equipment and extensive experience in developing new analytical methods. Please contact us if you require analysis that is not listed. Analyses offered for spirits and spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages can be found in the following drop down menus.
Parameter - Method - Price
pH* - Electrochemistry - $8
Brix - Refractometer - $8
Density/Specific Gravity* - Digital Density Meter - $8
Conductivity* - Electrochemistry - $8
Turbidity* - Nephelometer - $8
*= Accredited Test
Alcohol*
Parameters: Alcohol by volume
Method: Anton Paar Alcolyzer
Price: $31
Alcohol - Cream Liqueur
Parameters: Alcohol by volume - cream liqueurs
Method: Skalar Segmented Flow Analysis
Price: $31
Methanol*
Parameters: Methanol
Method: GC-FID
Price: $61
Alcohols Profile*
Parameters: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl acetate, Methanol
Method: GC-FID
Price: $95
Higher Alcohols*
Parameters: Acetaldehyde, Ethyl acetate, Methanol, 1-Butanl, 1-Propanol, Isobutanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Ethyl lactate
Method: GC-FID
Price: $185
*=Accredited Test
Organic Acid Profile
Parameters: Oxalic, tartaric, malic, lactic, acetic, citric, succinic acids
Method: HPLC-UV-VIS
Price: $55
Single Organic Acid
Parameter: One of the above listed organic acids (e.g. malic, acetic)
Method: HPLC-UV-VIS
Price: $31
Volatile Acidity*
Parameter: Volatile acidity
Method: Skalar - Segmented Flow Analysis
Price: $31
Sorbic Acid*
Parameter: Sorbic Acid
Method: HPLC-UV-VIS
Price: $25
*= Accredited Test
Sugars Profile*
Parameters: Glycerol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Maltose, and Lactose
Method: HPLC-RI
Price: $49
Total Reducing Sugar*
Parameters: Total reducing sugar reported in g/L sucrose
Method: Skalar Segmented Flow Analysis
Price: $31
*=Accredited Test
Metals*
Parameters: Arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, copper, and lead
Method: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Price: Panel - $104, single metal - $55
If samples are not to be provided in their final packaging, please use new, clean, plastic containers.
Other metals outside the scope of accreditation may also be tested - please enquire.
*= Accredited Test
Cations
Parameters: Sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron
Method: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Price: Panel - $61, single cation - $49
Anions
Parameters: Fluoride, chloride, bromide, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, phosphate
Method: Ion Chromatography
Price: Panel - $83, single anion- $44
Ethyl Carbamate*
Parameters: Ethyl Carbamate (Urethane)
Method: GC-MS-MS
Price: $158
Ethyl carbamate is a spontaneously forming compound that has been deemed carcinogenic by Health Canada
Please allow a 10 day turn around time for this analysis.
*= Accredited Test
Synthetic Dyes*
Parameters: Indigo carmine, tartrazine, allura red, amaranth, sunset yellow, fast green, brilliant blue, erythrosin B
Method: HPLC-UV-Vis
Price: $73
Health Canada permits the above listed synthetic dyes in unstandardized alcoholic beverages
*=Accredited Test
Parameters: Caffeine*
Method: HPLC-DAD
Price: $59
*=Accredited Test
Parameters: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume
Note: If sugar values are required, please add total reducing sugar or sugar profile to your analysis request.
Method: AOAC methods
Price: $104
Nutrition Panel
Parameters: Calories, Carbohydrates, Alcohol by Volume, Total Sugar, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron
Note 1: The report will include a statement that fat is not expected in this product. If the presence of fat is uncertain, we can subcontract this test for an additional fee
Note 2: The report will include a statement that protein is not expected in this product. If the presence of protein is uncertain, we can add this test for an additional fee.
Note 3: ALAB does not issue formal nutrition facts tables (NFTs). NFTs can be created from values on the COA.
Method: AOAC methods for Calories and Carbohydrates. Skalar Segmented Flow analysis for total reducing sugar. ICP-MS for cations.
Price: $175
Parameters: Absorbance at 445nm, 530nm, and 620nm.
Method: Spectrophotometer
Price: $19
Sample types: Spirits, liqueurs, spirit-based ready to drink beverages
Parameters: Alcohol by volume, methanol (spirits with < 50g/L sugar), total reducing sugar (RTDs, vodka & dry gin), total SO2 (RTDs), free SO2 (RTDs), sorbic acid (RTDs), ethyl carbamate, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, synthetic dyes (liqueurs & RTDs).
Price: $225
Note: To ensure that the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided for the Liquor Corporation Panel will be accepted by the jurisdiction/country you want to be listed with, it is your responsibility to check the listing requirements.