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Ways a Food Testing Laboratory can help Manufacturers & Consumers

In the food industry, regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety and quality of food products. One essential tool used by food manufacturers and processors to meet regulatory compliance requirements: is the nutritional analysis testing through a Food Testing Laboratory. 

Nutritional analysis testing provides critical information about the nutrient composition of food products, which is required by regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The role of nutritional analysis testing in meeting regulatory compliance is multifaceted. The following are some of how nutritional analysis testing helps food manufacturers and processors meet regulatory compliance requirements:

Labeling compliance: Nutritional analysis testing is a requirement for food labeling compliance. The FDA and USDA require that all packaged foods be labeled with accurate and complete nutrition information. 

Nutritional analysis testing provides this information, including calories, fat, protein, carbohydrate, and other essential nutrients. With accurate nutritional information, food products may be correctly labeled, leading to regulatory violations and consumer safety concerns.

Recipe development: Nutritional analysis testing is also essential for recipe development. Food manufacturers and processors need to know the nutrient content of their products to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements. 

Nutritional analysis testing can help companies determine the nutrient content of their products, allowing them to adjust their recipes as needed to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Quality control: Nutritional Analysis Testing Laboratory is a critical component of quality control in the food industry. Companies use nutritional analysis testing to ensure that their products are consistent regarding nutrient composition. 

This consistency is essential for meeting regulatory compliance requirements and maintaining consumer trust and confidence in the product.

Product development: Nutritional analysis testing is also essential for product development. Companies can use nutritional analysis testing to create new products that meet regulatory requirements while meeting consumers' dietary needs and preferences.

Nutritional analysis testing can help companies identify nutrient gaps in their products, allowing them to develop healthier and more nutritious products.

Allergen management: Nutritional analysis testing can also help companies manage allergens in their products. Nutritional analysis testing can detect the presence of allergens in food products, which is critical for protecting consumers with food allergies.

By identifying allergens in their products, companies can take steps to avoid cross-contamination and ensure that their products are safe for all consumers.

In conclusion, by investing in nutritional analysis testing, food manufacturers and processors can ensure that their products are safe, healthy, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Therefore, if you are looking for food or even a Pesticides Testing Laboratory, contact none other than Holistic International Testing Services! 

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All You Need To Know About Nutritional Analysis Testing Laboratory

Are you a health-conscious person who studies the nutritional content of food items regularly when you go on a shopping spree? Nowadays, most of us are very cautious about the foods we consume in our bodies.

Therefore, there's a huge demand for being completely open about the ingredients used and their nutritional value when it comes to food items.

To allow people to make healthier decisions regarding food items, the idea of nutrition labeling was introduced and the practice of displaying information on nutrition on foodstuffs became obligatory in India.

Apart from FSSAI, there are a myriad of local nutritional testing labs and services in PAN India that analyze different food items and verify if they follow the FSSAI guidelines or not.

Importance Of Nutritional Analysis Testing Laboratory

If you're working in the Food industry or considering beginning one, Our Nutritional Analysis Testing laboratory will help you achieve national and state regulations with comprehensive nutritional testing for labeling.

In accordance with the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011, as notified by FSSAI the nutritional information needs to be listed on the packaging.

If the limits do not match with what has been specified on the label or not falling in line with the regulatory guidelines then the product will be considered a misbranded/substandard product and the food business operator is liable to be punished. The law also requires regular tests on food products to be conducted for the ingredient and food products.

Why Do You Need Hormones and Antibiotics Testing Laboratory? 

Gram-positive bacteria from the genus Streptomyces are microorganisms that are of industrial importance that produce more than 70 percent of commercially significant antibiotics. Producing these chemicals is usually controlled by low-molecular-weight bacterial hormones known as autoregulation.

Growth hormones in meat may affect prepubescent kids. If a child isn't producing growth hormones and is consuming these growth hormones via dairy or meat products can cause the child to enter puberty about seven months prior to the age of puberty, a study revealed. Undoubtedly there are so many testing services out there which can surely help you with the process of testing but not every single one of them is legitimate. That’s the reason you need Hormones and Antibiotics Testing Laboratory. So make sure to visit our official website of the HITS lab where we usually serve varieties of services at very affordable pricing. 

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All Food Testing Services in Kolkata, West Bengal

Description:- All food testing services in and around Kolkata. NABL accredited and well equipped lab for food microbial testing, nutritional labeling and shelf life testing.

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All Food Testing Services in Kolkata, West Bengal

All food testing services in and around Kolkata. NABL accredited and well equipped lab for food microbial testing, nutritional labeling and shelf life testing. Read more......

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All Food Testing Services in Bengaluru, Karnataka

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All food testing services in and around Kolkata. NABL accredited and well equipped lab for food microbial testing, nutritional labeling and shelf life testing.

[canisitsnotlupus]

There is a lot of misinformation when it comes to pet food, I hope this can shed some light. - Grains are necessary (Unless diagnosed with grain allergies by a veterinarian). - Raw isn't always best. (Raw/home cooked diets need to be properly formulated by a board certified nutritionist to be balanced, more information below). - Grain free can be dangerous. - The vast majority of companies do not follow WSAVA guidelines. - Veterinarians DO NOT get kick backs from suggesting food. How are they going to get a kickback from a food you didn't even buy from them? If anything, the pet store employees are getting kick backs for suggesting foods! The “Big Five” Brands are the five brands that adhere to WSAVA guidelines (World Small Animal Veterinary Association). Which are: - Employs one or more full-time qualified nutritionist(s) and willingly discloses their credentials. - Foods are formulated by a qualified team of professionals such as nutritionists, toxicologists, food scientists etc. - Undergoes feeding trials that meet or exceed AAFCO standards, for most or all formulations. - Foods are produced and manufactured in US facilities, owned and operated by the manufacturer, or under close supervision of the manufacturer. Equipped with machinery, laboratories and staff that provide extensive on-site quality assurance. - Provides detailed description on quality control protocol. Selection criteria for partners, analysis and sample tracking of externally sourced ingredients, daily safety checks of product batches and facilities, physical inspection, key nutrient testing before final packing. - Provides exact number for any nutrient on an energy basis (grams per kcal). - Readily provides kcal content per gram and per cup. - Conducts research relevant to nutrition, products marketed, and product claims. Publishes research in peer-reviewed journals. So let’s get to it. The “Big Five” Brands are: Royal Canin - Breed specific lines that were created in conjunction with breeders and veterinarians, general health lines and targeted health lines + RX diets Eukanuba - Owned by Royal Canin, mainly their performance lines + general health lines Purina - Sport lines, general health lines, targeted health lines, most accessible and cost effective + RX diets IAMS - General health lines, cost effective, easily accessible Hills Pet - General health lines, targeted health lines + RX diets If you’d like to do some reading… Here are multiple links for kibble, raw diets, grain free vs grain inclusive, Diet Associated DCM and WSAVA. Peer reviewed resources on dog kibble: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/03/stop-reading-your-pet-food-ingredient-list/ https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/why-you-shouldnt-judge-a-pet-food-by-its-ingredient-list/ https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/12/pet-food-decisions-how-do-you-pick-your-pets-food/ https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/myths-and-misconceptions-surrounding-pet-foods https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2017-01/myth-busters-corn-edition/ Peer reviewed resources on raw diets: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/01/raw-diets-a-healthy-choice-or-a-raw-deal/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3003575/ https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/debating-raw-diets-january-2019/ STOLEN FROM HERE

[holly-fixation]

Another Part to Hurt

Summary: Sephiroth’s wing appears during his time in Wutai. He managed to keep it hidden from all except his two Second Class friends. But a forced checkup in the laboratory disintegrates his control, and Hojo forces him back to his old room for extensive study. New tests for a new limb. Another part of him to stab, burn, open, and pluck.

Based on this ask by @altocat . 

Trigger warning: Self harm. 

Everything in Sephiroth’s soul told him to avoid the lab. Every corner of his mind ran rampant with the single possibility of Hojo discovering his secret. He wanted Hojo dead. He could do it. He should do it. He tried. But something deep inside forced fear into his chest. Some manipulation stopped him even now. 

The night it sprouted, the red eyed creature from his dream finally captured him, but somehow- for some reason- held him softly and petted clawed hands and tentacles in circles along his back, despite his desperate struggling and thrashing to get away. Since then, he stumbled through controlling and hiding it. Mainly hiding. How would his comrades react if they saw him like that? They called him The Demon of Wutai. This would only add to that. The only exception were the two Seconds that wouldn’t leave him alone. They followed him after he ran- flew- away the one evening it popped out again. He never expected them to ‘help’. Well, they helped in the only way two completely confused boys could. Still, they never told another soul. 

…but that only delayed the inevitable. He knew he was running out of time.

The appointment was today, his new physical to ‘keep him performing in top condition’. Just another excuse to take from or inject things into him. Another chance for those black glasses to block the inquisical analysis in the scientist’s eyes. Hojo always saw through him, no matter how thick or tall he made the walls around him. He spent the night before trying to plan, trying to find the single tactic, the single control of emotion or faintest shift of expression that would maybe convince the scientist that nothing had changed. 

The bags under his eyes nearly dragged them closed when morning finally came, and the new director kindly insisted he attend his appointment anyway, just to get it out of the way. After only one night of no sleep, but multiple days of abnormal nightmares even for him, since the moment he learned he’d be going back to the lab, he found himself with even weaker defenses against whatever Hojo planned next, while his own tossed plans were more useless than dust. 

Back in the lab. Back to questions he must answer. Back to those stupid annoying lights the scientist constantly shined in his face. Luckily, he could brush most of the requests off with simple, basic, bare minimum answers without suspicion. If he could stay focused enough, he could leave freely. Or kill the scientist. Whichever came first. 

Hojo hummed before clicking the light off and writing something on a clipboard. “I can imagine I’m not the first to say you need more rest.”

Sephiroth only glared, blinking to adjust his eyes and staying silent. 

“I thought we took care of your sleeping habits. Do you need a higher dose?”

“I’m fine,” He grunted, but Hojo didn’t believe that. He added another detail to maybe push the scientist to another topic. “Just a few bad nights.”

“Hm.” Hojo turned to a desk and began preparing a needle. “And your diet?”

“I’m eating regularly if that’s what you’re asking.”

“You’re eating differently.”

Sephiroth’s stare hareded. “If you mean I’m eating real food, then yes.”

“Cooked by one of the Seconds, correct?”

“You said you wouldn’t-”

“I will not touch them. You are my only concern. We may have to adjust your meals to ensure proper nutrition. Not too inconvenient.” He returned, black glasses blocking his eyes. “Arm.”

His eyes met the needle, a sinking feeling seizing his throat. What if there’s something in his blood? What could he possibly do about that? He hesitated, glancing down at his own veins. In his sleep deprived state, he didn’t consider physical changes he couldn’t hide. 

“Arm, Sephiroth.”

It might take time to find something new, right? There was a chance? Could he possibly be back in Wutai before Hojo discovers anything different? He snapped his arm up angrily, trying not to show the thoughts and panic zipping through his mind. 

Hojo glared at him, but took the sample regardless. Only the usual sting made its way from the wound. Nothing more. 

Once the vial was full, the scientist removed the needle, holding it up to his glasses to check the volume. “That should be enough…” He mumbled before moving to the microscope on the desk. A moment of silence passed as he prepared the slide, placing a single drop of blood on the glass.

Sephiroth crossed his arms, trying to seem frustrated at the waste of time, which wasn’t too far off from his true feelings on the situation. “Are you done here?” 

“Just another moment.” The scientist clamped the sample before adjusting the lens and looking into the scope.

No. He didn’t know what would happen if Hojo saw something in the scope. Sephiroth stood, heading for the door despite the ‘request’. He heard a click before he reached the door. The handle locked. He pulled it once. Twice to be sure. He hoped Hojo wouldn’t be crazy enough to lock them in the same room, but he was wrong. Maybe he can break the door before-

“Get back in the chair,” Hojo hissed before turning to him. “We’re not finished.”

“I think we are.”

Break the door. 

“Something’s in your blood, and I need to find out why for your sake, boy.”

Boy. The term echoed in his mind, and he winced softly. 

Break the door. 

“I am perfectly healthy and exactly the same,” He lied. 

Hojo crossed his arms. He didn’t approach. He only glared. Why was that worse? Why was that so much worse?  “Tell me the truth.”

Sephiroth knew he had to change this topic by force. He marched to the scientist and glared down. “We are done here.”

“Clearly, we’re not.”

Sephiroth didn’t expect Hojo to suddenly grab his arm with the force of a vice. The grip tight, fingers digging into his flesh. 

You were born beyond others. Beyond everyone else. If you concern yourself with petty, simpering little connections, you will weaken and become no better than the bottom-feeders that leech off of your abilities. You must always remember that you are above such vanities, Sephiroth. You must be stronger, smarter, greater than all of them put together. That is how you will survive. You cannot settle for anything less. Not ever.

You are barely worth the gifts you’ve been given. All your life, I’ve had to put up with your constant pathetic defects. Your WEAKNESS.

Two memories assaulted him at once. One when he was a young child. One from right before deployment. Suddenly he felt like a scared child and yanked with all his strength. “Let go!”

He ripped Hojo off the ground, tearing out of his grip. 

The moment he was free, the scientist slammed into the wall next to the door, and his pitch black wing broke out of his back. 

No.

Feathers from the sprout filled the room like sawdust, floating to the ground and forming a carpet of black quills around him.

His suddenly erratic breathing destroyed his control. He couldn’t retract it. And even if he could, he couldn’t hide the feathers. 

No. 

Maybe Hojo didn’t see it. Maybe he still had enough time to leave, to escape. He took a step back.

“Boy.” 

Every shred of fear forced him to freeze. That tone came with memories, survival like instincts he thought he suppressed to only push through his time in this lab. His head spun with his stampeding heart rate. His sight blurred, one eye fully dilated and the other thin as a needle from absolute panic, adrenaline. Not the adrenaline of battle. Not adrenaline he could use. Adrenaline that drowned him, suffocated him, all rational thought rotting away. 

Hojo pushed himself off the wall, his hands and face bloody from the sharp cracks from impact. But the moment his deathly glare hit Sephiroth, he stepped back. 

He knew those eyes, those accursed analyzing eyes that burned into his soul, reading the wing, reading each feather, the joint, the size, gods forbid the potential. It curled around him, protecting him like a shield, like it wasn’t the cause of what was about to come.

Why is he frozen?! Why won’t he leave?

“...I’ll inform your superiors you won’t be returning to the war for a while.” Oh no he had a plan. “Until then, you’re returning to this lab.”

The lab?

The Lab?

He twitched at the thought, trying to harden the look in his eyes. “No.” It didn’t sound like him, not a sliver of strength in his voice, his wing tightening. 

“You don’t know the limits, capabilities, or possible internal side effects from this growth. We don’t know what it's doing to you, and if it’s causing problems, we must address them now.”

Was ‘growth’ a correct word for this? His anxiety claimed him, he needed a compromise of sorts. Something. Anything to get out of here. “Take all the samples you want, so long as I can leave.”

Hojo held up his palm in question. “Why would I do that when I get more results with you here?”

He unconsciously shook his head, and he gripped the door handle so hard it snapped. An accident, but he didn’t regret it.

The scientist groaned. “Are you really going to run away? Are you that weak?”

He hated that word. Weak. A one man army harmed by a single sneering scientist. Weak. “You don’t have the authority to keep me here.” He tried to counter. Gods he tried.

“That is simply untrue and we both know it.”

The child in him screamed. He didn’t want to go back. He wanted his friends. He wanted the outside. The rain. The freedom. He didn’t want to go back to the lab. Even the mindless war was better than the lab.  “Let me tell the Seconds.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Just my friends,” he stated, strengthening his gaze. He needed a way to avoid emotion, that was the only way he had a chance to see them, something that might benefit this company.  “Five minutes. They’ll need to prepare for battle without me. The more warning, the better.”

“No. No one can know of your condition until it’s safe.”

His eyes widened for the slightest hint of a second, his mouth opening and closing in time. He went silent again. 

“What?” Hojo spat, staring impatiently. “What were you about to say?”

Sephiroth glared into his black glasses, trying to fight every inkling to escape. Maybe if he didn't answer, it would seem like a comment he swallowed? 

Hojo's eyes only hardened in return. “What about those boys, Sephiroth. What did you do.”

He almost cursed. Hojo could practically read his mind since he was a child. It was infuriating. Hiding it never worked. The moment the scientist’s question targeted the truth, his body wouldn’t help him hide any longer, so he answered lowly, “...They know.”

“So this isn’t the first time?”

He was damned if he answered by gaining more questions, or damned if he didn’t for more than insubordination. He looked into his wing to avoid the black eyes.

“When did it first appear?” Hojo continued casually, but he was already starting his analysis and test. 

“...I will answer your questions, and let you take all the samples you want, if you let me talk to them.”

He scoffed. “I already said no. Do you really think I’d let you leave looking like that? I don’t need rumors spreading until we know what it is.”

“...” Sephiroth said nothing. He closed his eyes and breathed deeply. 

Hojo only glared, crossing his arms as well as supporting his damaged wrist. 

A few minutes passed in curious silence, a few breaths echoing softly off the walls as neither of them moved. Sephiroth clenched his back, forcing the limb under his control, and the wing retracted into his skin almost instantly. The break and tear in his coat were the only indication the limb existed in the first place. 

Though clearly somewhat impressed, Hojo didn’t budge. “You’re staying, Sephiroth. I’ll inform the director to remove your key card access in the meantime.”

His inhuman eyes widened in angry shock. 

“Oh yes. Ask me again. See what else I can take away. Please ask again.”

And he thought he was trapped before. Now he was forced to move to his old room, back to where it all started. Back to the eyes in the corner. 

* * * 

How long has it been? Five days? A week? Two weeks? Sephiroth’s circadian rhythm was already failing from multiple days within this windowless lab and cell. Every new experiment grew worse than the last. 

At first, Hojo tried getting a reaction out of the limb, a reflex, a twitch, anything. No physical damage from outside the wing caused any pain. No injections, no cuts, no burns, no tears. It would sustain damage without passing on pain, and at first it seemed these tests wouldn’t be so bad. No pain, no problem. 

Sephiroth felt relieved. He only felt the location of all touch or attacks. Maybe Hojo didn’t find a new way to hurt him?

Until the day the scientist decided he wanted to study one of his flight feathers, and, after much trial, managed to yank one of them out of Sephiroth’s skin. 

White hot pain claimed his sight and he instantly attacked, unconsciously breaking the instrument and the scientist’s hand in single motion. 

Hojo stumbled back, grasping his hand with not so much as crying out. 

Sephiroth’s hands were shaking. He clenched his arms as his wing wrapped around him, digging his nails into his skin. He panted and hissed, despite the minuscule injury. He only lost a feather. One feather. He never felt more agony in his life. And it was still going. His entire body burned from the epicenter of the pluck, itching to destroy the attacker. He turned his back to the scientist, hiding him from view. Yet even after a few minutes passed, and the scientist got his barings, he was still shaking, eyes wide with instincts he fought. He might actually kill Hojo. Would that dream finally come-

“You agreed to as many samples as I want,” Hojo snarled. 

Sephiroth heard footsteps and tightened against the approaching enemy. “I…”

“You will cooperate, boy.” 

But he was still twitching. Still confused. Still blood thirsty. With only another disappointed command from Hojo, despite both of their injuries, testing resumed. The only difference was a nameless labtech followed Hojo's commands to make up for the damaged hand. 

Every moment in examination rooms forced his wing out and extended. He hated it. On his own, he retracts it as often as possible. After the reaction to his feather, he didn’t want to risk anything, and he still hated every touch on the feathers beyond his own.

They injected it. They cut it open, moving and observing the innards of the limb. Only when they hit the bone did he react in mindless agony, attacking every doctor in the room, despite the level of anesthesia pumping through his body. It was more than pain. It was something deeper, instinctual, primal. Something carved into his very DNA. Into his soul. 

Did Hojo think he didn’t know about the meetings? How after Hojo presented his limb to the board, they debated ‘clipping’ it? To ‘keep him under control’? As if he would abandon the battle by flying away simply because he could fly at all? 

Of course his impossible flight aided him in battle. That seemed to be the deciding factor as to whether or not they harmed him more. 

Harm. 

The only thing this limb caused was harm. The moment it sprouted, he tried to hide it, leaving his comrades behind as he went ahead. His friends, he harmed them, it harmed them, because they ran after him, and ended up ambushed. It harmed his freedom, trapping him back in this lab. It gave more power to Hojo, as if he didn’t have enough. He didn’t even know what the tests were for anymore. He needed to leave. He wanted an escape…

He was sitting on his bed at the end of the night, these thoughts running through his head. The wing wrapped around him for comfort as it always had. 

The only things it was good for were comfort and sleep. That’s it. Tucking inside of it, wrapped and warm, bloomed a calm feeling in his chest. Most days it would be enough for him to get some rest before the next set of tests. Most days. 

Something hit him, a realization that burned his mind. This wing is only good for two things, and it only aids when he feels weak. 

It's a weakness.

For all his speed and increased mobility in battle, it was only a weakness, shedding feathers everywhere, perhaps to keep Hojo from yanking more out. 

Pathetic. Absolutely disgraceful. At least attempt to fight back, boy.

Hojo’s voice rang in his ears and he winced. His wing tightened at the memory, trying to compress his feelings away. 

You are important. You're special. One that the planet has never seen before and never will again. You’re Sephiroth. You’re perfect.

But he never felt perfect. He never seemed perfect. He rubbed his temples softly, a pitiful attempt to counter the assault from his own spiraling thoughts. Why was night always like this? Why was he thinking about this now?

You cannot allow yourself to be consumed by your weaknesses and limitations. I did not cultivate all this time and attention just so that you could waste my efforts on nonsense.

His eyes snapped forward. That was it. That’s why. Because he was never perfect. He was always weak. Always limited. Even his wing, as grand and graceful as it appeared, only served him in comforting his weakness. 

Weakness.

Weaknesses. 

Limitations.

Limits.

Limit. 

Limit break.

Break them. 

Break all limits. 

Break the weakness. 

A darkness came over him and flooded his gaze. He grabbed the edge of the wing with his right hand and the joint over his head with his left. Break the weakness. He stood up, moving to a wall and pressing his back against it. He wasn’t thinking. His body moved automatically. He hated this wing. He hated everything it brought. It was weak. Useless. And not worth the time and energy he wasted with it. No more.

He pulled, yanking the black feathers, yanking the joints and the bones he felt beneath the skin. He winced at the odd throbbing through his bones but he pulled again, twisting the joint at his back, not a single thought given as to why his own force caused him abnormal pain. His breath bated. His eyes fogged. The only thing he knew was he needed to do this. 

It wasn’t enough. Pulling wasn’t enough. He needed damage. Something to activate the break, some kind of catalyst to destroy the limb. A single crack to chisel away this unusable weakness. He slammed it against the wall, his stance nearly failing after each impact, denting and cracking the drywall to large chunks of debris. 

After five hits, nameless doctors ran into the room to stop him, tranquilizers in hand, ready to shoot him like a crazed animal.

After five hits, the joint cracked, and the yell that left Sephiroth’s throat shook the room. His wing wrapped around him as tightly as he could while it shivered and trembled, tensing and twitching. Each dart of the launched chemicals either bounced off the feathers, or stuck into him like a bull’s eye. But it didn't matter, because his wing was immune. But it still needed to leave, and it needed to leave now. 

He grit his teeth as he pulled and twisted again, forcing the torque to cause more snaps and cracks of the bone. Just a little more. Just a little more. 

He screamed. Sharp, shattering bones pierced through the black feathers in a terrible confetti of black, white, and red. The extruded joints grasped the last shred of the muscle and ligaments holding them together, sending pure agony through his mind as he kept ripping through it. The bones scraping against bones was unlike an agony he ever felt before, and it took all he had to keep trying.

“Sephiroth!”

That snarled voice flicked color back to his vision. 

The door opened again, and Hojo rushed through. “What the hell are you thinking, boy?!” When the soldier didn’t even flinch at the tone, Hojo reached over the wing and grasped his arms. “Answer me, Sephiroth.” He growled, knowing no matter what state the soldier was in, he couldn’t disobey. 

Sephiroth panted, still pulling, still groaning, still tearing and ripping regardless. He didn’t bother pushing Hojo away because this wing was he top priority. The agony forced his inhuman eyes closed with sharp winces. He barely recognized his own voice when he finally answered between strained breaths, “Removing… The weakness…”

“Stop this at once!” The command fell on deaf ears.

With one final rip, he tore the wing from his body with bursting crimson and shattering bones. Ebony quills tainted with the red of his blood as he dropped the mass to the ground. He fell to his knees and gasped. He didn’t even realize he was screaming, trying to grasp at the pathetic nub sticking out of his bleeding back, plumes sticking to his uniform with drying blood as an adhesive. A chunk of it remained, small and alone, the first few inches that stuck out of his coat, open and pulsing and gushing with the slightest twitches in some kind of futile attempt to locate its missing half. 

He was losing too much blood. He was going to pass out. 

After his scream claimed the last of his breath, he panted, only hissing at any movement as a fuzzy lightness claimed his head, his body heavy and light at the same time. He knew what was coming. His eyes were still closed, but the pain began to numb. Finally… finally…

Something touched his left shoulder and he flinched. He tried to move away, but he hit the exposed numb against the wall and spazzed at the jolt through his body. It took a few seconds to numb again, but that thing was still on his shoulder. It was…soft. What? Confused enough to react, he forced his sky blue eyes open. 

Hojo stared back at him, eyes blocked by black glasses. Sephiroth couldn’t tell what he was thinking or feeling. Anger? Disappointment? The silence before the storm? The expression on his face completely countered the touch at his shoulder, its small touch nearly a pet on the leather of his coat. 

Weak. Perfect. 

Weak and perfect.

No more weakness. 

He didn’t have long to wonder, because Hojo jammed a needle, a tranquilizer, into his leg. With the combination of the chemical and blood loss, his sight darkened and his body fell limp within seconds. 

The next thing he knew, he was in an operating bed, the nub of the wing wrapped in bandages, with multiple technicians surrounding him, only watching. 

Now he was a danger to himself. Now he required constant observation for the next 72 hours. 

…at least they can't hurt him anymore…

* * * 

He expected so much from Hojo, some punishment he couldn’t stop, or prepare for, or even think of. Maybe a month long mako procedure. An updated test for pain endurance. A new monster to contain without harming. A new summon. Something to punish him for the wing.

Yet Hojo did nothing beyond the usual experiments, samples, and having the remainder of the limb at his back treated. He also took the wing itself, and gods knew what he was doing with it. 

Although, Sephiroth didn’t care. With the war in Wutai and no new limb to test, he knew the scientist would run out of excuses to keep him here eventually. He just needed to wait. Maybe another week or two. 

Five days after the incident, the nub fully healed. He figured it was safe to finally retract it. It entered without issue, and for a moment he finally seemed like his old self again.

Another mistake. 

Black and blue blemishes bloomed and boiled from his back, his shoulder, to his right arm, half his chest, and his right leg, quickly pressing against the surface of his skin as if trying to break free. He watched, confused and frustrated as he analyzed until the bubbles of blue fizzled to calm, leaving the bruises behind in a burn-like pattern, nearly blisters on his skin.

He poked one. Sure enough, the resulting discomfort stung the same as a normal bruise, despite the phenomenon. What did he do? Would these heal, or was he stuck like this now?

More tests. More analysis. Still nothing. No matter the sample, even directly from the bruises, everything seemed perfectly healthy. The few combat trials Hojo demanded barely changed, only the slightest differences in Sephiroth's attacks to make up for the unfortunate discomfort. 

Another week of healing passed before the bruises faded. All tests came back neutral or negative. The wing didn’t have any long term or damaging health effects. It was over. Why was he still here?

“A final test, Sephiroth.”

Sephiroth glared at the scientist in front of him. They tracked everything about him, took all the samples they pleased, and even calculated the strength and speed of his wing under the right conditions. What else was there to test?

“Take out your wing,” He stated simply, and the skeptic look in the inhuman eyes only twisted to bewilderment. “Then retract it, and you may leave.”

The soldier stared with wide eyes, slowly shaking his head. 

“Every test says the same; your wing has grown back. Take it out.”

But Sephiroth was just as confused as before. “‘Grown back’…?”

“Oh yes,” Hojo confirmed. “Your bruises restored the wing completely, as far as we can tell.”

Sephiroth took a step back, glancing down and trying to block the scientist out of his sight. He focused on the feelings of his back, trying to weave through to his own skeleton. Sure enough, it was there, laying in wait, ready to fly. He lowered his head and crossed his arms, bracing against them as he tensed his back. 

The wing broke out of his back with the same flutter of quills, as if he never tore it off in the first place. 

He couldn't escape it. 

He couldn't escape the weakness. 

Or destroy it. 

His only option was to tuck the wing away and hide it from all other eyes. 

He was trapped. 

The only thing this weakness could do was comfort him into real sleep. Less nightmares, less headaches, less pain when this wing wrapped around him. The only good thing about this symbol of his never ending weakness.

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Author's Note: This IS in the same universe as A Monster's Threads. Think of it as a breaking point from the main story. You did not need to read AMT for context, but certain lines were taken from @altocat 's piece with permission. I tried to keep her characters in character, but my own headcanons did appear, and I already decided on the plot before writing this, so I did need to hit certain beats. I hope you enjoyed it!

Thanks for reading!

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The Importance Of Nutritional Testing By FARE Labs

Introduction:

In today’s health-conscious society, understanding the nutritional content of food and beverages is essential for making informed dietary choices. Nutritional testing plays a pivotal role in providing accurate information about the composition and quality of food products. FARE Labs, a leading testing and calibration laboratory, offers comprehensive Nutritional Testing Services to empower consumers and ensure the integrity of food labels. This article explores the significance of nutritional testing and highlights how FARE Labs contributes to promoting healthier lifestyles through transparent food labeling.

Comprehensive Nutritional Testing Services by FARE Labs:

FARE Labs recognizes the importance of nutritional testing in promoting public health and offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. With certifications from regulatory bodies such as the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the laboratory employs advanced methodologies to conduct thorough analyses, ensuring accurate and reliable nutritional information.

Macronutrient Analysis:

Understanding the macronutrient composition of food products is crucial for maintaining a balanced diet. FARE Labs offers macronutrient analysis services to determine the levels of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and dietary fibers in food samples. This testing provides valuable insights into the nutritional profile of food products and helps consumers make informed dietary choices.

Micronutrient Testing:

Micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals play essential roles in maintaining overall health and well-being. FARE Labs conducts micronutrient testing to assess the levels of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients in food samples. This testing helps identify nutrient deficiencies or excesses and ensures that food products provide adequate nutritional value to consumers.

Allergen Analysis:

Food allergies and intolerances are prevalent concerns among consumers, necessitating accurate labeling of allergenic ingredients in food products. FARE Labs offers allergen analysis services to detect the presence of common allergens such as gluten, nuts, soy, and dairy in food samples. This testing helps food manufacturers comply with labeling regulations and enables consumers to make safe food choices.

GMO Testing:

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a topic of debate in the food industry, with concerns about their potential impact on health and the environment. FARE Labs conducts GMO testing to detect the presence of genetically modified ingredients in food samples. This testing provides transparency to consumers and helps them make informed decisions about the products they consume.

Regulatory Compliance:

Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential in the food industry to ensure consumer safety and confidence. FARE Labs assists food manufacturers in navigating complex regulatory landscapes by ensuring regulatory compliance through thorough testing and documentation. This ensures that food products meet the stringent standards set forth by regulatory authorities.

Conclusion:

FARE Labs, through its unwavering commitment to nutritional testing, emerges as a trusted partner in promoting healthier lifestyles and transparent food labeling. By conducting comprehensive analyses and adhering to regulatory standards, the laboratory ensures that food manufacturers can provide accurate and reliable nutritional information to consumers. As awareness of nutrition and dietary choices continues to grow, FARE Labs stands ready to provide the analytical expertise and support needed to uphold these standards with precision and excellence. If You have any Query Contact us or Visit our Nutrition Testing Lab In India

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Iron Deficiency Test at Home in Hyderabad

Iron deficiency, a common nutritional issue, can lead to fatigue, weakness, and various health problems. In Hyderabad, getting tested for iron deficiency from the comfort of your home has become increasingly accessible and convenient.

Home-based iron deficiency tests offer several advantages. They eliminate the need for travel, long wait times, and the hassle of visiting a clinic or hospital. With advancements in healthcare technology, several diagnostic companies in Hyderabad now provide home sample collection services.

Booking a home test is simple. Many labs have online platforms or mobile apps where you can schedule an appointment at your convenience. A trained phlebotomist visits your home to collect the blood sample, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable process. The samples are then taken to a certified laboratory for analysis.

The test results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours and can be accessed online. These reports provide detailed information about your iron levels, helping you understand if you have iron deficiency or other related conditions like anemia. Some services also offer consultations with healthcare professionals to discuss your results and suggest appropriate treatment or dietary adjustments.

Home-based iron deficiency testing in Hyderabad is a boon for those with busy schedules, the elderly, or anyone who prefers the convenience of home services. It ensures timely diagnosis and management, promoting better overall health and well-being.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Food and Water Testing Laboratory in Dubai

In Dubai, ensuring the safety and quality of food and water is a top priority for businesses, consumers, and regulatory bodies alike. With a growing number of food and water testing laboratories available, selecting the right laboratory for your needs can be a challenging task. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a food and water testing laboratory in Dubai.

1. Accreditation and Certifications

Why It Matters

When selecting a food and water testing laboratory in Dubai, the first and foremost factor to consider is the accreditation and certifications of the laboratory. Accreditation ensures that the laboratory meets established international standards for testing quality and reliability.

What to Look For

ISO/IEC 17025: Look for laboratories that are accredited under the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which is the international benchmark for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

HACCP Certification: Check for HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certification, which ensures that the laboratory adheres to systematic food safety management practices.

Example

A laboratory like METS Laboratories in Dubai is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and HACCP certified, making it a reliable choice for comprehensive food and water testing.

2. Range of Services Offered

Why It Matters

The range of services provided by a food and water testing laboratory can significantly impact the effectiveness of your testing requirements. A laboratory offering a broad spectrum of services can address multiple aspects of food and water safety.

What to Look For

Food Testing: Services should include microbiological testing, chemical analysis, nutritional analysis, and allergen testing.

Water Testing: Look for comprehensive water testing services that cover microbiological, chemical, and physical analyses.

Example

Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) provides a wide range of services including food safety testing, water quality testing, and environmental monitoring.

3. Technology and Equipment

Why It Matters

The technology and equipment used by a laboratory play a crucial role in the accuracy and reliability of test results. Advanced technology ensures that tests are performed efficiently and with high precision.

What to Look For

Modern Equipment: Ensure the laboratory uses up-to-date instruments and technologies for testing.

Advanced Techniques: Look for laboratories that employ advanced testing methods such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

Example

Al Mufeed Laboratory is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced testing technologies, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

4. Expertise and Experience

Why It Matters

The expertise and experience of the laboratory staff are vital for ensuring that testing procedures are correctly followed and that results are interpreted accurately.

What to Look For

Qualified Personnel: Check for laboratories with experienced professionals who have relevant qualifications and training in food and water testing.

Established Reputation: Look for labs with a strong track record of providing reliable testing services.

Example

Quality Lab in Dubai boasts a team of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in food and water testing.

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5. Turnaround Time

Why It Matters

The turnaround time for test results can impact your ability to meet deadlines and respond to issues promptly. Efficient testing services are essential for businesses and regulatory compliance.

What to Look For

Fast Processing: Look for laboratories that offer quick turnaround times for test results without compromising on quality.

Clear Timelines: Ensure that the laboratory provides clear timelines for each stage of the testing process.

Example

Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is known for its efficient testing processes and timely delivery of results.

6. Customer Support and Communication

Why It Matters

Customer support and communication are essential for a smooth testing experience. A laboratory that offers excellent customer service can assist you throughout the testing process.

What to Look For

Responsive Support: Look for laboratories with responsive customer service teams who can answer your queries and provide support.

Clear Communication: Ensure that the laboratory offers clear communication regarding testing procedures, results, and follow-up actions.

Example

Al Mufeed Laboratory is recognized for its excellent customer support and transparent communication with clients.

7. Cost of Services

Why It Matters

The cost of services is an important consideration, but it should not be the sole factor in your decision. It’s essential to balance cost with quality and reliability.

What to Look For

Competitive Pricing: Look for laboratories that offer fair and competitive pricing for their services.

Value for Money: Ensure that the cost reflects the quality of services, including the accuracy of tests and the comprehensiveness of results.

Example

Quality Lab offers competitive pricing along with high-quality testing services, making it a great option for those seeking value for money.

8. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Why It Matters

Compliance with regulatory requirements ensures that the laboratory adheres to local and international standards for food and water safety.

What to Look For

Regulatory Adherence: Check if the laboratory complies with local regulations and guidelines set by entities such as the Dubai Municipality and the Food Control Department.

Updated Certifications: Ensure that the laboratory’s certifications and accreditations are up-to-date.

Example

Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) complies with all local regulatory requirements and is a trusted partner for regulatory bodies.

Comparing the Top Food and Water Testing Laboratories

METS Laboratories

ISO/IEC 17025, HACCP

Microbiological, Chemical, Nutritional, Water

State-of-the-art Facilities, Comprehensive Services

Dubai Central Laboratory

Government-Backed

Food Safety, Water Quality, Environmental Testing

Advanced Technologies, Regulatory Compliance

Al Mufeed Laboratory

ISO/IEC 17025

Microbiological, Chemical, Water Testing

Customer-Centric Approach, Experienced Team

Emirates International Accreditation Centre

International Standards

Food Safety, Water Quality, Certification Services

High Accreditation Standards, Certification Services

Quality Lab

ISO/IEC 17025

Food Testing, Water Testing, Consulting

High-Quality Testing, Excellent Support

Conclusion

Choosing the right food and water testing laboratory in Dubai is crucial for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of your food and water products. By considering factors such as accreditation, range of services, technology, expertise, turnaround time, customer support, cost, and regulatory compliance, you can make an informed decision that meets your testing needs.

Whether you’re a business looking to meet regulatory standards or a consumer ensuring product safety, the top laboratories in Dubai offer reliable and comprehensive testing services. Laboratories like METS Laboratories, Dubai Central Laboratory, Al Mufeed Laboratory, Emirates International Accreditation Centre, and Quality Lab are excellent choices for 2024, each offering unique features and services to support your food and water testing requirements.

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