Choose the measurement
Individual sugars, total sugars, sugar alcohols, starch and dietary fiber describe different components. A result for one does not automatically supply the others.
Describe the ingredients
Include the food type and the purpose of the work, such as a formulation comparison, specification or label-support project. Novel fibers and complex ingredients make matrix context particularly important.
State the reporting basis
Agree whether results are needed per 100 g, per 100 mL or for a defined prepared product. A serving calculation must use the appropriate serving quantity.
Interpret a claim carefully
A measured concentration is one input into a product claim. Keep the analytical finding separate from the criteria and wording used for a finished label.
Related testing & guidance
Technical & service references
Vanguard service detailsSource review: November 8, 2026. The agreed method and project scope govern the testing.