Pioneers in Diagnostics – Guaranteed Analytical Results

Megazyme is a global leader in the development and supply of innovative test technology for the food, feed, fermentation, dairy and wine industries.  Since its inception in 1989, Megazyme has built its reputation on technological innovation, dedication to provision of the highest level of customer service and outstanding personal technical support.  Our clientele over the past 15 years include over 2,000 customers (including many blue chip companies) from such diverse sectors as food to pharma companies.  In addition to our consultancy and analytical services, we offer for sale the largest range of enzymatic test kits for the food and related industries market.

In response to numerous requests from customers over several years, Megazyme now offers non-routine, Specialised Analytical Services for customers on a case by case basis.  The major aim of this service is to assist other research and analytical laboratories in the implementation and adoption of the analytical procedures offered by Megazyme.  However, in cases where the Megazyme method is to be applied to non-standard materials, Megazyme offers an analytical/research service.

Analysis of Carbohydrates and Related Substances

• Sugars
• Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose etc)
• Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol etc)
• Disaccharides (maltose, lactose, sucrose, trehalose etc)
• Starch dextrins

Polysaccharides

• Starches, resistant starch, beta-glucan, fructan etc.
• Gums (guar, locust bean gum, glucomannan )
• Pectin (identification)

Sweeteners

• Sorbitol
• Xylitol
• Aspartame