Analysis of grain

Our Eurofins Food & Feed Testing experts are specialists in pesticides, contaminants, GMOs and microbiology analysis, general food analysis, and food legislation, and can answer all queries related to worldwide supply chains and quality control.

Key services

Special analyses for cereals and cereal products: 

  • Botanical impurities
  • Falling number
  • Ash
  • Moisture content
  • Sorting (pests, trimming)
  • Amylogram

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): 

  • Broad screening for GMOs
  • Identification of GMOs
  • Quantification of GMO content
  • Analyses to meet non-GMO labelling requirements and more

Mycotoxins and biotoxins:

  • Aflatoxins: B1/B2, G1/G2 (e.g. maize, wheat, rye, barley)
  • Ochratoxin A (OTA)
  • Fusarium toxins: Deoxynivanenol (DON), zearalenone (ZON), fumonisins
  • Ergot alkaloids
  • Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
  • Tropane alkaloids (atropine, scopolamine)

Organic and inorganic contaminants:

Pesticides:

  • Pesticide screening
  • Herbicides: Acidic herbicides, glyphosate, paraquat, diquat
  • Growth regulators: chlormequat, mepiquat
  • Insecticides: organochlorine pesticides, pyrethroids
  • Fungicides: dithiocarbamates, ethylene oxide, bromide
  • Fumigants: phosphine, methyl bromide, sulphuryl difluoride

Microorganisms and hygiene:

  • Analysis of cereal products (wheat/rye flours) according to DGHM guidelines
  • Aerobic and anaerobic total bacterial count
  • Indicator germs (E. coli)
  • Spoilage organisms, including indicator germs (including yeasts and moulds, pseudomonads, Clos-tridia)
  • Pathogenic germs and their toxins
    • Coliform bacteria, enterobacteria, E. coli, EHEC
    • Salmonella
    • Campylobacter
    • Listeria monocytogenes
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • STEC / VTEC
  • Industrial hygiene / hygiene checks

Ingredients:

  • Nutrients
    • Nutritional values
    • "Big 8": Calorific value, protein, carbohydrates, of which sugar, fat, of which saturated fatty acids, fibre, table salt
    • "Big 7": Calorific value (energy), fat, saturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, sugar, protein and salt (nutritional labelling according to Regulation (EU) 1169/2011)
    • Vitamins
    • Fat-soluble vitamins
    • Water-soluble vitamins
  • Minerals

Further analyses and services:

  • Allergens
  • Authenticity and origin controls
  • Consulting
    • National and international food law assessment
    • Advice regarding global authorisation and cultivation developments related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
    • ‘Ohne Gentechnik’ claims in accordance with VLOG conditions
  • International sampling and pre-shipment inspection (on-site sampling according to international standards / customer specifications)
  • Supply chain control
  • PCR kits and rapid protein tests for GMO detection on site and in our laboratories

Key product categories

  • Crops (wheat, maize, rice, barley, oat and others)
  • Oilseed (rapeseed, sunflower, mustard and others)
  • Pulses and lentils (soybean, lupin and other)
  • Cereal products and products thereof (meal, bran, grits and other)
  • Cereals

Legal framework and guidelines*

* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.

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