Safety based on recognised standards

As a strong provider of high-quality spices, we have our own, state-of-the-art laboratory. It is run by AKO's quality assurance.

Here in the laboratory is where the goods inwards checks are carried out - always in accordance with the certified and constantly updated spice analysis plan. This plan complies with European food laws. This includes:

• Sampling plans based on DIN standards and recognised directives
• Visual inspections
• Sensory-guided testing
• Microbiological testing
• Chemico-physical testing
  

The testing methods are recognised and are constantly updated, validated and verified.
(DIN ISO EN 22000:2005)

Standard analyses for quality assurance

The standard analyses of our quality assurance also include, depending on the testing plan and their relevance, the following elements:

• Essential oil content
• Mycotoxins
• Bulk weight
• Drying loss
• Density
• Starch detection
• Total bacterial count
• Staphylococcus aureus
• E. coli
• Coliform bacteria
• Salmonella (n.n/25 g)    
  
• Yeasts / mould    
  
• Bac.cereus    
  
• Sulphite reducing Clostridium    
  
• Enterobacteriaceae (special analyses)

The results of all investigations are always fed into the product approval process and documented in analyses.

These analyses with GMO/GVO declarations and specifications can be requested at any time.

Allergen Information

AKO Standard Analyses (Cluster)