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How to Test for Glyphosate in Food Without Leaving Home

Jess Goddard, PhD
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4 min read
First published
August 22, 2025
Last updated
September 24, 2025

Glyphosate — the active ingredient in RoundUp — is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. If you're wondering whether it's made its way into your food,  SimpleLab’s Glyphosate in Food test kit simplifies the testing process. 

How to Test for Glyphosate in Food

Testing for glyphosate in food requires specialized equipment and trained analysts. It isn't something you can do accurately with a DIY test strip or store-bought kit. 

Each glyphosate in food test kit includes:

  • All sampling materials
  • Easy-to-follow instructions
  • Prepaid 2-day return shipping
  • Certified lab analysis (LC-MS/MS)
  • A digital report delivered in 5 business days

Collect your food sample, mail it out, and receive precise, lab-grade results on glyphosate levels down to 0.01 mg/kg.

Who Should Use This Test Kit?

This kit is designed for anyone concerned about glyphosate residues in a single solid food item. Whether you're a parent testing snacks, a health-conscious consumer, or a farmer checking your harvest:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I test multiple foods with one kit?

No, each kit is designed for one solid food sample. If you have multiple foods to test, you’ll need multiple kits.

How accurate is this test?

Very. Your sample is tested in a certified lab using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), a precise method for herbicide analysis.

Are DIY test strips reliable for glyphosate?

No. Test strips can’t reliably detect glyphosate at low levels. Only lab testing can give you accurate, actionable results.

What foods are most likely to contain glyphosate?

Crops like oats, wheat, soy, and corn are often treated with glyphosate-based herbicides. This test can help you know for sure.

Questions? Contact Us

SimpleLab makes professional glyphosate testing easy, fast, and accessible — from your kitchen counter to the certified lab.

 

If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.

The SimpleLab Standard

  1. Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.

  2. Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.

  3. Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.

Jess Goddard, PhD

Chief Science Officer

Jess leads the scientific program at SimpleLab and oversees all analytical and data products. She holds a PhD in water resources and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley.

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