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Dr. Aihua Liu is now the Director of Research and Development; and Mr. Firas Harb is the Director of Inorganic Analysis at Genysis Labs. Prior to joining Genysis Labs, she was the Team Leader of the bio-analytical method development group at Covance in Salt Lake City, which was supporting pre-clinical and clinical trials testing. Prior to joining Genysis Labs, Firas was the Metals Lab director at Nutraceutical International Corp. for more than 12 years where he gained an extensive amount of experience in the analysis of dietary supplements, and specifically on the use of ICP/MS. Genysis Labs has a vast Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) identity testing library, as well as robust and accurate methods specifically designed for assay analysis of complex matrix samples by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC).

At our invitation, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes visited Genysis on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Jeff Reynolds, Dustin Ott, Daisy Herpin and Ken Sheppard accompanied Mr. Reyes on a tour of our production facilities and Genysis Labs. Mr. Reyes, who introduced himself as “Sean,” was extremely personable, and took the opportunity to speak to and have his picture taken with several Genysis employees, including Bill Burnam and Larry Gomez in Receiving, Scott Brockmeier in Weigh Out and Blending, and Brian Bodell in Packaging, and Spencer Carter in Genysis Labs. Mr. Reyes expressed genuine interest in what we do and complimented us on our production and quality control processes as well as on our providing employment to hundreds of Utahans.

Protein verification through LC-MS/MS is especially sought after for plant-based proteins. Even a blend of plant-based proteins can have the individual sources of proteins be conclusively identified by LC-MS/MS testing. However, by combining multiple plant protein sources or by adding supplemental free amino acids to single plant sources, plant derived proteins can provide the full spectrum of essential amino acids that the human body needs. From new technologies with protein verification through LC-MS/MS to deciding on certifications and flavors, plant-based protein has opened up a new avenue for businesses and is gaining popularity with consumers every day.

Current testing in the industry requires the measurement of protein — but the current typical test only measures the presence of nitrogen, and then the assumption is applied that source of nitrogen is protein. This assumption can be taken advantage of by ingredient suppliers and some manufactures by “spiking” the test with nitrogen-containing compounds such as amino acids or melamine, and make it look like there is more protein in the product than actually exists. At Genysis Labs, when we test for Protein Identification, we can see EXACTLY what protein is in the sample. We’re not just testing for the presence of nitrogen, but we’re actually identifying the source of the protein.