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.

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Basic

Parameter - Method - Price

pH* - Electrochemistry - $8

Brix - Refractometer - $8

Density/Specific Gravity* - Digital Density Meter - $8

Conductivity* - Electrochemistry - $8

Turbidity* - Nephelometer - $8

*= Accredited Test

Alcohols Analyses

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

Acids Analyses

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 Analyses

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, Cations, and Anions Analyses

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

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

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

Caffeine

Parameters: Caffeine*

Method: HPLC-DAD

Price: $59

*=Accredited Test

Nutrition

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

Colour Profile

Parameters: Absorbance at 445nm, 530nm, and 620nm.

Method: Spectrophotometer

Price: $19

Liquor Corporation Panels

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.