BKEA Ltd

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients, collaborators, and project partners! 🎄✨

Thank you for your continued trust, support, and collaboration. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a successful 2026.

20/11/2025

🌐 Our New Website is Live!

We’re excited to announce the launch of BKEA Ltd.’s official website, your new gateway to explore our research, analytical services, and innovation projects!

Visit us online to learn more about our work!

For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out:
📩 info@bkeamt.com
📩 fredericklia@bkealtd.com

We look forward to connecting with you and continuing to advance sustainable science together! 🌱

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05/11/2025

We’re officially ISO 9001 Certified! ✅

BKEA Ltd. is proud to announce that we have successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification, a global standard that recognizes our commitment to quality management, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. This certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of excellence across all our services.

A special thank you goes to Luke Desira for his invaluable support and guidance throughout the certification process. Your expertise and professionalism were key in helping us reach this important achievement.

We also extend our appreciation to our dedicated team for their continuous effort and commitment in ensuring quality and innovation remain at the heart of everything we do.

🌍 This milestone reinforces our mission to deliver trusted and high-quality solutions to our partners and clients in the scientific and industrial community.

27/10/2025

BKEA Ltd. Joins Horizon Europe’s APRISE Project to Advance Alternative Protein Research 🌱🌍

We are proud to announce that BKEA Ltd. is a partner in the APRISE (Alternative Proteins Research and Innovation Skills Enhancement) project, funded under Horizon Europe (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-TALENTS-03).

This 4-year initiative brings together partners from across Europe, uniting universities, research centres, and industry leaders to advance the field of alternative proteins and strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem in Widening Countries, including Malta.

Our team at BKEA Ltd. will actively contribute to the training, dissemination, and sustainable practice components of APRISE, promoting the integration of green biotechnology and circular bioeconomy principles into next-generation protein research.

20/10/2025

New Publication! 🧪🐖

We’re thrilled to announce that our latest research article;
“Authentication of Maltese Pork Meat Unveiling Insights Through ATR-FTIR and Chemometric Analysis”, has just been published in MDPI Foods!

This study showcases how advanced vibrational spectroscopy and data-driven modeling can be used to authenticate local food products, supporting food transparency, traceability, and consumer trust.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/20/3510

This research was funded by the project ‘Authentication of Maltese Pork Meat: Unveiling Insights through ATR-FTIR and Chemometric Analysis’, financed by Xjenza Malta through the FUSION: R&I Research Excellence Programme 2024 APM-UC REP-2024-053.

Ensuring the authenticity of meat products is a critical issue for consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of local food systems. In this study, attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy combined with chemometric and machine learning models...

26/09/2025

Our team is proud to represent Malta in the newly launched COST Action CA24111! Through this European network, we will collaborate with partners across countries to share knowledge, strengthen research, and contribute to impactful innovation. 🌍

05/09/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Our new premises is now open at 35, Lorenzo Gafa Street, Żebbuġ.

Come visit us for any chemical analysis, laboratory design, or equipment consultation needs. We’re ready to support your projects with expertise and innovation!

BKEA Ltd – Advancing research, sustainability, and innovation.

09/06/2025

The APM-UC Project progress — Spectrum for the Maltese pork! 🐖🇲🇹

As part of the APM-UC project, we analysed samples of Maltese pork using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, and here’s what we discovered so far:

•Peak 1 (3400-3200 cm⁻¹): Water — weak signal, representing the moisture content in the sample.
•Peaks 2 & 3 (2990-2850 cm⁻¹): Lipids (saturated and unsaturated fats) — very strong signals, confirming the presence of healthy fats
•Peak 4 (2390-2350 cm⁻¹): Residual carbon dioxide — faintly detected.
•Peak 5 (1760-1710 cm⁻¹): Phospholipids — strong carbonyl stretching, essential for cell membranes.
•Peaks 6 & 7 (1710-1490 cm⁻¹): Proteins (Amide I and II) — medium intensity bands indicating protein content.
•Peak 8 (1490-1430 cm⁻¹): Lipids and fatty acids — more evidence of healthy fats.
•Peak 9 (1410-1360 cm⁻¹): Nucleic acids and phospholipids — confirming the presence of important biomolecules.
•Peak 10 (1200-1125 cm⁻¹): Cholesterol ester — a strong signal confirming cholesterol ester in the sample.

These results are helping us understand the composition of local Maltese pork, highlighting its richness in fats, proteins, and essential nutrients.

10/04/2025

🔬 Advanced Analytical Testing for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

We provide comprehensive analytical testing of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) samples, utilizing internationally recognized standards (IOC/ISO) alongside rigorously validated in-house methodologies to ensure product authenticity, oxidative stability, and nutritional quality.

✅ Available Tests Include:
• Free Acidity
• Peroxide Value
• UV Absorption
• Moisture and Volatile Matter
• Insoluble Impurities
• Total Phenols (Polyphenols)
• Total Flavonoids
• Total Orthodiphenols
• p-Anisidine Value
• Iodine Value
• TOTOX Value
• ATR-FTIR Spectral Fingerprinting
• Biophenol Profiling by HPLC

These analyses provide valuable insight into the oil's quality, stability, and authenticity—ideal for producers, distributors, researchers, and regulatory bodies.

📩 For further information or to arrange sample submission, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also book your analysis by calling or messaging us on +356 9901 8310

26/03/2025

Soil pH & Contamination Testing for Optimal Growth

Soil health is essential for agriculture, sustainability, and crop productivity. Imbalances in soil chemistry, contamination by heavy metals, and nutrient deficiencies can impact plant health and yield. Advanced soil testing solutions help detect and correct these issues, ensuring maximum productivity and environmental safety.

Key Benefits of Soil pH and Contamination Testing:

☢️pH & Contamination Check
• Ensures safe, non-toxic soil
• Optimizes nutrient availability
• Supports environmental protection

🌱Nutrient Level Assessment
• Boosts plant growth & yield
• Prevents nutrient deficiencies
• Reduces excess fertilizer use

💧 Physical Properties Evaluation
• Improves water retention & drainage
• Enhances soil structure & aeration
• Supports root development

Comprehensive Soil Testing Solutions:

1. Soil Nutrient Analysis
• Nitrogen (N): Supports plant growth, leaf development, and photosynthesis.
• Phosphorus (P): Aids in root development, energy transfer, and flowering.
• Potassium (K): Enhances drought resistance, disease protection, and fruit quality.
• Sulfur (S) Testing: Measures sulfur levels, which are critical for protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and overall plant metabolism.
• Micronutrient Analysis: Determines essential trace elements like iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and boron for optimal plant health.

2. Soil Physical Analysis
• Moisture Content Testing: Evaluates soil’s water-holding capacity for proper hydration and nutrient absorption.
• Soil Texture Classification: Determines the proportion of sand, silt, and clay, affecting drainage and soil structure.

3. Soil Chemical Analysis
• pH Level Testing: Assesses soil acidity or alkalinity, affecting nutrient availability.
• Soil Conductivity Testing: Measures the electrical conductivity (EC) of soil, indicating the presence of soluble salts that affect nutrient availability and plant health.

Optimize Your Soil for Maximum Yield!

Regular soil testing ensures nutrient balance, prevents contamination, and supports sustainable farming.

Contact us today on:
📞 +356 99018310
📧 fredericklia@bkealtd.com

18/03/2025

A Complete Sustainable Greener Route for the Utilization of Olive Pomace: Production of Bioactive spurt inhibitors and alternative proteins – SUSTAINOLIVE

MCST-TÜBİTAK-2024-11

SustainOlive, is a project dedicated to maximizing the potential of olive pomace by converting it into valuable products for the food industry, in line with circular economy principles. Olive oil production generates significant amounts of pomace and wastewater, and this initiative focuses on sustainably utilizing pomace from olive varieties grown in the Maltese Islands and Southwest Anatolia.

Key Objectives:

🌿 Extract bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-sprouting properties for agricultural applications.
💡 Develop alternative proteins to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable food products.
♻️ Utilize green extraction methods, such as closed-loop hydrocarbon systems and ultrasound-assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) extraction.
🌱 Convert residual biomass into fertilizers through microbial transformation to enhance soil quality.

By integrating advanced extraction techniques and sustainable processing, SustainOlive addresses waste management challenges while supporting the development of high-value products. This project exemplifies how green technologies can bridge waste recovery with innovation, setting new standards for sustainability in the olive oil industry.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐗𝐣𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 (𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐤) 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐂𝐒𝐓-𝐓𝐔̈𝐁𝐈̇𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑&𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐂𝐒𝐓-𝐓𝐔̈𝐁𝐈̇𝐓𝐀𝐊-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟏𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

05/03/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧!

Advanced Soil Analysis for Healthier Crops! 🌱🔬

Get ready to take your soil management to the next level! Coming soon, our cutting-edge soil analysis will provide accurate, reliable, and comprehensive insights into your soil’s health.

Why Choose Our Soil Analysis?
✅ Precision Testing – Measure essential nutrients, pH, salinity, and more.
✅ Better Crop Yields – Optimize soil conditions for maximum productivity.
✅ Easy & Reliable – Get actionable data to improve soil health effortlessly.

🌍 Stay ahead in agriculture—better soil, stronger growth!

📢 Stay tuned for the launch and be the first to access our advanced soil testing solutions!