Technology reinforces the fight against beverage adulteration

Recent cases of methanol contamination in beverages and adulteration in products such as coffee, chocolate drinks, and olive oils have raised alarms about food safety in Brazil. It is estimated that up to 10% of foods marketed worldwide are adulterated, posing direct risks to public health and consumer confidence. In light of this scenario, Pensalab is betting on technological solutions to strengthen quality control in industries. The company has developed CCare, an automated system for cleaning, calibration, and verification of analytical sensors for pH, redox, and conductivity, an essential tool in bioprocesses, fermentations, cell culture, and the production of pharmaceutical inputs. "More than complying with standards, it is necessary to foster a culture of food safety throughout society. It is an ethical commitment to life, public health, and consumer confidence," says Rafael Soares, Director of Product and Market at Pensalab, recalling that innovation is essential to face ...