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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
The focus of the analytical laboratory is to provide quality analytical and compositional data to promote value-added products from Minnesota agriculture commodities and coproducts. Continue Reading Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Biobased Products Laboratory
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
This facility is focused on one to 10 kilograms scale processing of agriculture commodities and coproducts. Processes are developed and demonstrated for producing increased value materials by fractionation, chemical conversion and purification. Continue Reading Biobased Products Laboratory
Bioindustrial Innovation Center
280 University Drive SW, Waseca, MN 56093
This facility is the only value-added lab of its kind in the Midwest. The lab is used for the development of new uses for plant and animal coproducts that present environmental and economic opportunities. Continue Reading Bioindustrial Innovation Center
Food Laboratory
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
AURI’s food lab is available to those seeking to introduce new foods to the marketplace. It is focused on smaller companies and entrepreneurs who are developing and commercializing new food products. Continue Reading Food Laboratory
Food Product Evaluation and Sensory Laboratory
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
AURI offers food entrepreneurs a unique resource for product development. Our facilities on the Southwest Minnesota State University campus now include a Food Product Evaluation and Sensory Lab. Continue Reading Food Product Evaluation and Sensory Laboratory
Meat Laboratory
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
The meat laboratory in Marshall is used for formulation and analytical assessment of meat products. This facility includes equipment for developing and testing new products. Continue Reading Meat Laboratory
Microbiology Laboratory
1504 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258
AURI’s microbiology lab is used for the research and analysis of industrial products and to support projects that have the potential to introduce agricultural commodities as ingredients for industrial products. Continue Reading Microbiology Laboratory
