Standardized Analytical Workflows

Using a simple protocol for HPLC or UHPLC provided with our Beverage Analysis Kit, quickly and accurately test for 6 commonly used additives (acesulfame-K, saccharin, caffeine, benzoate, sorbate, and aspartame) in soft drinks, to ensure final product quality and improve manufacturing efficiency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis that includes uncertainty values and verification testing information is included. Intended for the testing of caffeine, sweeteners and preservatives the beverage analysis standards allow for a range of soft drinks, energy drinks and low caffeine content products to be tested using efficient, standardized procedures.

Reliable and Accurate Analysis

A simple isocratic method using our non-hazardous, environmentally friendly mobilephase distinctly separates the six additives commonly used in soft drinks. U(H)PLC technology enables artificial food dyes to be rapidly tested individually or separated as a suite of compounds in single method, decreasing analysis times and increasing laboratory throughput.

Flexible Detection Options

The routine analysis of the 6 commonly used additives can be achieved using the sensitive and versatile 2489 dual-wavelength absorbance detector. The 2998 PDA Detector is reliable, easy-to-use, and has enhanced software control, providing the flexibility required for routine analysis as well as definitive compound identification and coelution detection. The use of different wavelengths provides excellent sensitivity and selectivity for artificial food dyes in various beverage samples.

Ensure there are no gaps in your analysis - add mass detection to see compounds which cannot be detected by UV due to an absence of a chromophore. The increased selectivity also achieved using mass detection provides greater confidence in compound identification due to a greater level of analyte discrimination. The ACQUITY QDa Detector has a compact design allowing for easy integration within the HPLC or UPLC stack, increasing the flexibility of laboratories to analyze a greater number of flavors, additives and preservatives in a single analytical method and instrument footprint.

Converting Scientific Data into Useful Information

Empower 3 Software and QuickStart Interface makes it easier than ever to run samples and produce meaningful results without experiencing significant downtime for training, re-engineering workflows, or adding new software to support additional instruments or advanced detection techniques such as mass spectrometry.

Award-Winning Application Support

Accelerate your time to results with our on-site application support for beverage testing. Waters has a team of application experts available to work with you and your team to ensure a successful solution setup as well as training users through the entire analytical procedure, enabling your laboratory to analyze flavour, additives and preservatives, confidently and seamlessly.