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1 MICROBIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY TESTING PRICE LIST Phone: (651) or (800) Fax: (651) Date: 04/01/2017

2 Page 2 Table of Contents About rtech 3 Quality Statement 4 Chemistry Analysis 5 Feed Chemistry Analysis 7 Chemistry Project Capabilities 7 Nutrition Labeling 8 Microbiology Analysis 10 Microbiology Project Capabilities 11 Sample Handling 12 Shipping Address / Contact Information 13 Standard Terms and Conditions 14

3 Page 3 About rtech laboratories The Analytical Laboratory, as part of Land O Lakes Dairy Foods Research and Development, has supported the Land O Lakes cooperative system since its beginning in In 1989, Land O Lakes, Inc. established a business unit, now known as rtech laboratories, to provide contract lab services to external clients. The Laboratory s mission is to provide timely, high quality food and feed testing and technical support services which meet or exceed customer expectations. Rtech laboratories provides routine analysis, as well as specialty assays including vitamins, minerals, and pathogenic microbiology. This brochure lists our most commonly requested tests and their prices. Prices on these services are determined based on the project scope. A member of our staff would be happy to supply you with a quote based on your specific needs. The Analytical Laboratory has an experienced staff of scientists, technicians, and support personnel with expertise in chemistry, microbiology and quality assurance, and a broad range of technical specialty areas. Customer questions and requests are handled by Customer Services staff with the knowledge and experience to address technical issues.

4 Page 4 Quality Statement: The Analytical Laboratory is committed to following the ISO Standard. The laboratory has been accredited to the ISO since March The following statement is the Analytical Laboratory Quality Policy: We are committed to providing our customers technically valid chemical and microbiological results, as demonstrated by our technical expertise and adherence to the ISO quality standard. Our management and staff are committed to and trained in all aspects of the quality system, including the implementation of its policies and procedures. We will strive to continuously meet or exceed the expectations of our customers with respect to quality and service. We will actively pursue customer input and address presented concerns. Each individual in the Analytical Laboratory supports and complies with the quality policy and with the ISO standard. We appreciate your business. Alecia W. Dotterweich Laboratory Director

5 Page 5 CHEMISTRY ACID DEGREE VALUE* ANISIDINE VALUE* AMINO NITROGEN ASH, GRAVIMETRIC ASH, ACID INSOLUBLE ASH, ALKALINITY ASH, SULFATED BENZOIC ACID / SORBIC ACID BRIX, REFRACTOMETER CALCIUM CASEIN; PRECIPITATED PROTEIN at ph (Includes protein result) CHLORIDE,DIRECT TITRATION CHOLESTEROL COLOR, HUNTER L.A.B COPPER DENSITY, NLEA DENSITY, POURED BULK DENSITY, TAP DROPPING POINT* FAT, ACID or BASE DIGEST (Mojonnier) FAT EXTRACTION (If needed) FAT, SOXTEC FATTY ACID PROFILE (Includes trans) FIBER, ACID DETERGENT (Feed Products) FIBER, CRUDE (Feed Products) FIBER, NEUTRAL DETERGENT (Feed Products) FIBER, TOTAL DIETARY FREE FATTY ACID* (Acid Value or % Oleic) GALACTOSE, ENZYMATIC GLUCOSE, ENZYMATIC IODINE VALUE* IRON KOHMAN, BUTTER COMPOSITION LACTIC ACID, ENZYMATIC LACTOSE, ENZYMATIC (Includes galactose) MAGNESIUM MANGANESE *Fat extraction additional, if needed

6 Page 6 CHEMISTRY MINERALS by ICP (Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc) Individual Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP Minerals by ICP MOISTURE, OVEN (Vacuum or Forced Air) MOISTURE, KARL FISCHER NATAMYCIN NITRATE / NITRITE IN DAIRY NITROGEN, NON-PROTEIN (NPN) NITROGEN, AMINO NITROGEN NITROGEN, COMBUSTION NITROGEN, KJELDAHL ORGANIC ACIDS, HPLC (Acetic, Citric, Formic, Lactic, Propionic, Succinic) PARTICLE SIZE, ROTAP (Per Screen) PEROXIDE VALUE* ph ph, BUTTER SERUM ph, POWDERS PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM PROTEIN Total, Combustion Total, Kjeldahl True, Kjeldahl (Includes Protein and NPN) Casein (Includes protein) WPN, Kjeldahl (Includes NPN) WPN, Spectrophotometric (NFDM) NPN PROTEIN PROFILE (Dairy Products), HPLC (a-lactalbumin, b-lactoglobulin, IgG, BSA) REFRACTIVE INDEX / BRIX SALT, DIRECT TITRATION *Fat extraction additional, if needed

7 Page 7 CHEMISTRY SCORCHED PARTICLES SODIUM SOLID FAT CONTENT (SFC)* SOLUBILITY INDEX SORBIC ACID / BENZOIC ACID SPECIFIC GRAVITY SUGAR PROFILE (Fructose, Lactose, Glucose, Maltose, Sucrose) TITRATABLE ACIDITY TITRATABLE ACIDITY, CHEESE TOTAL SOLIDS (Vacuum or Forced Air) TOTAL SOLIDS, SUSPENDED VITAMIN A (Retinol) VITAMIN C VITAMIN D VITAMIN E (α-tocopherol) WATER ACTIVITY WHEY PROTEIN NITROGEN, KJELDAHL (Includes NPN result) WPN, SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC (NFDM) ZINC FEED TESTING ASH, GRAVIMETRIC (600 deg C /2 hr) 8.50 FAT, SOXTEC FIBER, ACID DETERGENT FIBER, CRUDE FIBER, NEUTRAL DETERGENT MOISTURE, OVEN (135 deg C / 2hr) 8.50 PHOSPHORUS PROTEIN, COMBUSTION CHEMISTRY PROJECT CAPABILITIES GC / MS ANALYSIS GC FLAVOR PROFILES METHOD DEVELOPMENT SHELF LIFE STUDIES VALIDATION STUDIES Price on request *Fat extraction additional, if needed

8 Page 8 NUTRITION LABELING REQUIRED ASSAYS PROXIMATES ASH MOISTURE PROTEIN, KJELDAHL FATS CHOLESTEROL FATTY ACID PROFILE (includes trans) CARBOHYDRATES TOTAL DIETARY FIBER SUGAR PROFILE (HPLC) TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES by difference NC (requires proximates and fatty acid profile) CALORIES BY CALCULATION NC (requires proximates, fatty acid profile, and carbohydrates by difference) VITAMINS VITAMIN D MINERAL CALCIUM IRON SODIUM POTASSIUM Element discount MANDATORY LABEL ANALYSIS TOTAL OPTIONAL ASSAYS VITAMINS VITAMIN E (α-tocopherol) VITAMIN A VITAMIN C Other vitamins available on request *POR MINERALS MAGNESIUM PHOSPHORUS OTHER MINERALS *POR

9 Page 9 NUTRITION LABELING Label Format with Display (with analytical) 75.00

10 Page 10 MICRO- BIOLOGY AEROBIC PLATE COUNT AEROBIC, USP TOTAL MICROBIAL COUNT AMYLASE ACTIVITY ANAEROBIC PLATE COUNT ANTIBIOTIC, B. STEAROTHERMOPHILUS DISC ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTIVENESS, USP or CTFA *POR BACILLUS CEREUS (MPN or Plate) BACILLUS CEREUS CONFIRMATION BIFIDOBACTERIA CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS COLIFORM, (VRB Plate or Petrifilm ) COLIFORM, MPN COLIFORM, FECAL MPN E. COLI (VRB + MUG or Petrifilm ) E. COLI, MPN E. COLI, MPN, Confirmation E.COLI, USP E. COLI O157:H7, RAPID DETECTION (25 gram sample) E. COLI O157:H7, RAPID DETECTION (375 gram sample) E. COLI O157:H7, CONFIRMATION ENTEROBACTERIACEAE IDENTIFICATION - (Bacteria, Yeast, Mold) *POR Vitek (Biochemical) RiboPrint (DNA typing) KF STREP (Enterococcus) LACTIC ACID BACTERIA Heterfermentors Lactic Count, Ellikers Lactic Count, M Lactobacillus, MRS Lactobacillus, Rogosa LISTERIA, ENVIRONMENTAL BAX LISTERIA, PRODUCT BAX LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, BAX (Dairy Products) LISTERIA, CONFIRMATION PLATE COUNT Aerobic Anaerobic Psychrophilic Standard (32 C for Dairy) Thermoduric Thermophilic * Price on request

11 Page 11 MICRO- BIOLOGY PROPIONIBACTERIA PROTEOLYTICS PSYCHROPHILES PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA (USP) RiboPrint (DNA typing) SALMONELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL BAX SALMONELLA, PRODUCT BAX Up to 375 Gram Sample Gram Sample Composite Confirmation, FDA/BAM SPORES Flat Sour and Total Thermophilic Mesophilic, Aerobic Mesophililc, Anaerobic Thermophilic, Aerobic STANDARD PLATE COUNT ( Dairy products) STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, ENTEROTOXIN STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, DIRECT PLATE STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, USP THERMOPHILES THERMODURICS (Lab Pasteurized Count) VITEK (Bacterial ID) POR* YEAST AND MOLD YEAST AND MOLD, RAPID PETRIFILM (3 Day) YEAST AND MOLD, USP YEAST, OSMOPHILIC MICROBIOLOGY PROJECT CAPABILITIES CHALLENGE STUDIES (USP, CTFA, Client Designed) SHELF LIFE STUDIES CUSTOMER DESIGNED PRODUCT ANALYSIS TROUBLESHOOTING EXPERTISE Price on request * Price on request

12 Page 12 Sample Handling The results of any analysis is dependent on the soundness of the sampling technique, uniformity of the sample and how representative the sample is in relation to the lot of product that the sample is taken from. In addition, maintenance of the sample condition during movement from where the sample is taken and the laboratory is critical to the accuracy of the data generated. Recommendations: Use sample containers that will not leak upon shipment. It is advised that sealable capped containers be used for liquids. Taping down cap covers may be necessary. Use one and one half inch thick styrofoam cooler or equivalent to ship perishable samples. Use a minimum of two-twenty ounce cold packs for every 0.5 cubic feet of cooler space which is about the size of a 12 x 7 x 9 cooler. Pack perishable and non-perishable samples tightly in shipping container to avoid breakage that may be caused by movement of samples during transportation. Enclose the rtech sample analysis request form detailing the sample identification and analysis requested. Request form available at: Ship all perishable samples next day air to ensure delivery in less than 48 hours.

13 Page 13 Shipping / Contact Information SHIPPING ADDRESSES: UPS, FedEx, Courier rtech laboratories 1150 West County Road F Dock #2 Arden Hills, MN US Postal Service Only rtech laboratories 1200 West County Road F MS0075 Arden Hills, MN Phone: (651) or (800) Fax: (651)

14 Page 14 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS Unless otherwise agreed to in a formal written contract, all services provided by rtech laboratories are expressly limited to the terms and conditions stated herein. Confidentiality: All results and confidential client information are held in strict confidence. Written permission is required for information to be released to a third party, except for information required to be released to legal or regulatory authorities. No references to the services, the analyses, the results, rtech laboratories, or Land O Lakes, Inc. in any form of advertising, news release, or other public announcement may be made without prior written consent of rtech laboratories and Land O Lakes, Inc. Discounts: Discounts are determined based on samples or dollar volume and type/nature of analysis requested. Price lists and quotations are provided upon request. Prices are subject to change without notice. Payment Terms: Upon credit approval, terms are net 30 days from the invoice date. Without credit approval, payment may be required in advance. Finance charges at the maximum legal rate may be assessed on late payments. Billing: All fees are charged and billed directly to the client, unless a third party has signed a statement of payment responsibility. Reports: Reports may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval of rtech laboratories. Rtech laboratories may retain electronic and/or paper copies of all reports and quality control/quality assurance information for a period of 5 years.

15 Page 15 Sample Retention: All samples will be retained in storage upon completion of analysis report. The following retention schedule applies: raw perishable samples refrigerated for 10 days; other perishable samples refrigerated for 30 days; all other samples for 60 days unless otherwise specifically arranged through customer service. Litigation: All costs associated with litigation or dispute, including compliance with subpoenas, production of documents or oral testimony, or any other purposes relating to work performed by rtech laboratories, in connection with work performed for the client, shall be paid by the client. Such costs include, but are not limited to, hourly charges, travel and accommodations, counsel, and all other expenses associated with said litigation or dispute. Warranty and Limits of Liability: Rtech laboratories performs all work from written or published methods in accordance with the rtech laboratories Quality Assurance Policy. Warranty is limited to the accuracy of analyses of samples as received. NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE OR INTENDED WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY SERVICES, ANALYSES, OR RESULTS. Liability of rtech laboratories and Land O Lakes, Inc. from all causes of action in the aggregate shall be limited to the fees paid by the client for the services. The client agrees to indemnify and defend rtech laboratories and Land O Lakes, Inc. from all claims, liabilities, and expenses relating to the client s use of the services, analyses, and results. Placement of an order for analytical services constitutes the client s acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein. The foregoing shall supersede any provision to the contrary stated in any purchase order or other order for work submitted by the client.

16 Page 16 We appreciate your business /09/17

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