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Focus Area: Scaling Food/Bev Businesses

I’ve decided to use AURI’s services. How do I get started?

If you feel you’re ready to begin a project, we’ll look at the feasibility of the project. You may begin the process by watching our ‘How-to” video and completing AURI’s…

What microbiological testing services does AURI offer for?

AURI’s analytical lab can test for Aw, % moisture, pH, and basic microbiological counts, including Total Plate Count, Total Coliform Bacteria, and Total Yeast and Mold spores. Results will assist…

What shelf-life assessment services does AURI offer?

A product’s shelf life can best be described as the amount of time, under typical storage conditions, a product can: A product’s shelf life should represent the shorter of the…

Does AURI offer process authority review services?

AURI does not directly offer process authority review. However, AURI scientists can get you started by assessing your current process for food safety compliance and product categorization. If a process…

I’m concerned about sharing my product recipes /processes with AURI. How is my confidential information protected?

A general confidentiality agreement is included in the application for an AURI project.  If food clients at the 20 and 33 percent cost-share levels would like a specific non-disclosure agreement…

When and how would I provide AURI Scientists with my product’s technical information?

Once you have initiated a project and received confirmation on the next steps regarding your project from AURI’s Program Specialist, you’ll be asked to complete the Nutritional Panel Request form…

What recipe standardization and scale up services does AURI offer?

AURI can review your recipe and help you convert it into a formula, when necessary. The process of converting a formula includes measuring the weight of each ingredient and calculating…

What regulatory assistance services does AURI offer?

AURI technical staff can provide general guidance and assistance in navigating food regulations. Some examples of regulation guidance and assistance include general safety, labeling, licenses, and inspections. AURI will work…

What analytical services does AURI provide?

AURI offers lab analyses for food components. Services include % fat, protein, moisture, ash, and carbohydrates, total sugars, mineral analysis (proximate analysis). If necessary, these analyses may confirm AURI’s nutrition…

Operators of retail food establishments may be interested in a fact sheet on food labeling from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Note: AURI’s food lab is neither A2LA nor ISO certified.  As such, the data we generate cannot be used to validate federally-regulated on-pack claims, such as “Good source of protein.” …

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