Analytical Services Sugar and sugar products
MAARC Labs: Guiding the Future of Sugar with Unparalleled Expertise
For sugar-producing and sugar-utilizing industries seeking clarity and precision, MAARC Labs offers the ultimate knowledgeable guide. Our strength lies in the unparalleled expertise of Dr. Vasudha Keskar, who serves as the Vice President of ICUMSA and the esteemed Referee for GS9 (Plantation White Sugar).
Dr. Keskar's dedication to advancing sugar analysis transcends national boundaries. Her impactful work, including the development and validation of vital analytical methods, has significantly contributed to the integrity and accuracy of global sugar trade. This deep-rooted understanding ensures that MAARC Labs provides industries with not just data, but insightful guidance informed by a global perspective, helping you navigate the complexities of sugar with confidence.
Trusted by Industry Giants, Globally Approved: MAARC Labs holds official global approvals from Pepsi and Coca-Cola for sugar analysis. This distinguished recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to accuracy, reliability, and adherence to the most stringent international standards. When you partner with MAARC Labs, you're partnering with a laboratory trusted by the very best, ensuring MAARC Labs, based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is a comprehensive analytical testing laboratory that specializes in sugar and its by-products, among other things. Their services extend beyond simply issuing test reports for sugar analysis; they actively assist sugar factories in improving their product quality.
MAARC Labs conducts comprehensive quantitation of sugar impurities that significantly deteriorate sugar quality, affecting food, beverage, and pharma applications. The analysis covers critical parameters including:
- Colour (ICUMSA units)
- Polarization
- Reducing Sugars
- Conductivity Ash
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂)
- Heavy Metals
- Moisture
- Dextran & Starch
- Turbidity & Insoluble Matter
- Microbiological Analysis
- Grain Size
- Floc Test
- Traces of Biocides
- Nutritional Facts
- Heavy Metals
- Pesticide Residue
- Other Contaminants
- Complete Analysis
- Complete Analysis
- Food Safety Parameters
- Pharma Sugar
- European Union Standards
- Mesophilic bacteria
- Yeast & Moulds
- Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB)
- Guaiacol-producing TAB
- Pathogens: E. coli
- Pathogens: S. aureus
- Pathogens: Salmonella
- Total aerobic plate count
- Total aerobic yeast count
- Total aerobic mould count
Services for Sugar Factories
1. Process Chemicals & Sugar Co-products: Caustic Soda, Phosphoric Acid, Lime, Sulphur, Antiscalant, Mill Sanitation Chemicals (QAC, Dithiocarbamate)
2. Distilleries
- Molasses
- Extra Neutral Alcohol (IS 6613)
- Rectified Spirit (IS 323)
- Absolute Alcohol (IS 321)
- GC analysis of alcohol
- TRO
- Compost
3. Cogeneration Plant
- Condensate Water
- Boiler Water
- Feed Water
- Resins
4. Scales (Evaporator, Boiler, Turbine)
MAARC Labs goes beyond testing - they provide analytical insights and process consultancy to help improve quality at the factory level.
- Process Optimization: Identify impurity introduction points and improve cane handling, clarification, evaporation, centrifugation, and packing.
- Troubleshooting: Resolve issues related to off-spec sugar - reduce dextran, colour, insoluble matter.
- Quality Control Systems: Set up complete in-house sugar lab systems with equipment guidance and ICUMSA-based methods.
- Training: Chemical & microbiological analysis training for sugar factory staff.
- Colour-based Quality Control: Emphasizing colour as the key trade parameter; implementation of MAARC-developed systems like “Sucroscan”.
In essence, MAARC Labs acts as a critical partner for both food/beverage manufacturers by ensuring ingredient quality and sugar producers by enhancing product quality and processing efficiency.