Key Takeaways
- •ISO 17025:2017-accredited amino acid analysis and protein sequencing services deliver precise data for alternative proteins and novel foods.
- •Amino acid analysis uses an ISO 17025:2017 accredited method to quantify amino acids and protein content accurately acro
- •Protein digestibility employs a static in vitro digestion model paired with exact amino acid measurement to evaluate bio
Comprehensive Protein Analysis for Alternative Proteins
ISO 17025:2017-accredited amino acid analysis and protein sequencing services deliver precise data for alternative proteins and novel foods. These methods support food manufacturers, biotech firms, and academic researchers worldwide. Protein digestibility assessments and mass spectrometry further enable product validation and regulatory submissions.
Core Analytical Services
Amino acid analysis uses an ISO 17025:2017 accredited method to quantify amino acids and protein content accurately across all sample types.
Protein digestibility employs a static in vitro digestion model paired with exact amino acid measurement to evaluate bioavailability.
For more on peptide-related terms, consult the Peptide Glossary.
Advanced Sequencing and Spectrometry
Protein sequencing applies N-terminal methods based on Edman Degradation and holds UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025:2017.
Mass spectrometry provides intact mass determination and peptide fingerprinting services.
These techniques assist in early research and development stages up to full validation.
Custom Peptide Synthesis Options
Custom peptides support cell growth and optimization of cell culture scaffolds. Such synthesis aids in creating next-generation alternative protein products.
Researchers can explore options in our catalog or use the Purity Analyzer for quality checks.
Case Studies Demonstrating Impact
Proven applications include enabling quality control in precision fermentation through protein quantification of recombinant casein.
Other examples cover amino acid analysis of a red lentil-derived hair care ingredient, comparability of cultivated meat pet food to traditional chicken via amino acid analysis, and optimizing amino acid analysis for collagen-based products.
These cases show how accredited testing drives confident innovation.
Customer Testimonials
"Through medium optimization, we are able to support our cells with essential nutrients based on their needs. AltaBioscience has provided essential insight into amino acid consumption rates of our cells and thus contributed to the continuous process development within Meatly."
Desiree Barba
Bioprocess Scientist
"The partnership between AltaBioscience and Jellagen has proved to be highly successful. The knowledge and expertise of the team at AltaBioscience, and the collaboration with Jellagen’s R&D team, has been instrumental in developing a validated method of analysis for a critical Quality Control release parameter of Medical Device production. Jellagen looks forward to a continued successful partnership with AltaBioscience."
Rhodri Allen
Quality Manager
"Amino acid analysis was vital to our development work on Jarocare R25. Working with AltaBioscience provided us with a deeper insight into the process that we would not have been able to accomplish with conventional techniques."
Dr Daniel Brown
Research & Technology Manager
James Robinson Specialty Ingredients
"Robust analytical tools are critical from the very beginning of product development and not just during production. In our case, we developed an in-house HPLC-based method to quantify recombinant casein early in the development process. This method requires a standard curve using a reliable reference sample. We started the development with commercially available references, but as we moved on in our research, we preferred using one of our own final products as a reference. Therefore, we needed to quantify these caseins using an orthogonal method: amino acid analysis. The data provided by AltaBioscience allowed us to carry out a confident internal validation of our assay, an essential step as we anticipate future regulatory considerations. The team at AltaBioscience was responsive, efficient, and the results were delivered with clarity. Their support, particularly in addressing sample amount and follow-up questions, enabled us to move forward with the validation process fully informed."
Eline Meert
Downstream Processing Scientist
Those Vegan Cowboys
"The people I interacted with were helpful and patient. Any information I requested was received in half a day maximum which was excellent. The results received after the completion of testing were exactly what I needed and in a timely manner."
Development Scientist
Global life sciences and consumer care company
"The service is quick and reliable as always, and the customer service are helpful and always quick to respond."
Research Scientist
Global manufacturer for animal nutrition and crop science
"The team at Alta were incredible to work with, in dealing with them they were always pleasant, very efficient and continuously provided updates. Their services were speedy and of good quality, and the team included tons of useful information."
The Institute of Microbiology and Infection
University of Birmingham
"Dealing with Alta Bioscience was a pleasure. They did not provide something we could not do ourselves, but the speed, quality and price will make them a good option next time we are short of time, and that is basically ALL the time."
Senior Scientist
International Pharmaceutical Company
"I found the team at Alta very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and they were extremely flexible. They worked hard to get results back to us in tight timelines at very short notice."
Analytical Team Leader
Drug Development Company, (UK)
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