Scientific feedback

With the prototype instrument available in January 2011, three customer trials were organised for February 2011 at:

> A Public Analytical Organisation

> Leatherhead Food Research Organisation an independent food research organisation

> Besana Food Group an Italian importer, packer and distributor of dried fruit and nuts

In all three cases the ToxiQuant was run alongside the customer’s HPLC instrument using a known (FAPAS) hazelnut paste sample. The results in ppb from the Public Analyst were as follows:





Any differences between the ToxiQuant results and the HPLC results are well within allowable tolerances. On the back of this ToxiMet received the following (shortened) testimonials:

"....I really see it replacing HPLC....the time and cost savings ToxiMet provide are extremely appealing." Public Analyst

"We will definitely buy the system, especially after the exceptional performance. I believe it will be widely used by other suppliers of edible nuts and dried fruit." Pino Calcagni, Owner, Besana Foods

"It is a very robust device and provided very consistent results...I would for sure buy the device..." Peter Wilson, Leatherhead Food Research