The specialized chemistry laboratory conducts specific tests on various materials and products. These tests are tailor-made for individual cases and have a wide scope of applications. Notable items tested in this section include benzoate, sorbate, citrate, water hardness, caramel, tannin, chlorophyll, carotenoids, lycopene, phenol, polyphenols, crude fiber, enzymatic fiber, detergent fiber, sulfate, fluoride, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen compounds, nitrate, nitrite, gallate, antioxidants, phosphorus, chlorine, calcium, magnesium, iron, diastase, caffeine, quinine, alcohol, ethyl, hydroxyproline, lactic acid, creatine, creatinine, iodine, and filling resins for chromatography columns.