International DLG quality tests for food
The "DLG award" stands for experience, competence and credibility. Every year, the DLG evaluates around 25,000 food and beverage products from Germany and abroad in international quality tests. The focus of the food tests is on comprehensive sensory product tests, which are supplemented by chemical, microbiological and physical analyses, preparation tests as well as packaging and labelling tests.
Professionally sound
- Evaluation by DLG-approved sensory experts
- Objective product testing according to accredited test methodology
- Laboratory tests
- Packaging and labelling tests
Well-known and recognised
- "DLG award-winning" is one of the five best-known seals in Germany*
- Positive willingness to buy products with seals (up to + 10 %)*
- Acceptance of higher price for products with seals (up to + 8 %)*
- Attractive special awards, marketing and communication services
*Source: Consumer survey by Münster University of Applied Sciences (FH), Buxel (2018)
Food testing at a glance
Baking raw materials & Cereals
Beer, Craft beer, Mixed beer beverages
Bread, Small baked goods, Fine baked goods
Coffee
Confectionery
Cooking oils and fats
Delicatessen products
Fish & Seafood
Fresh products
Fruit and soft drinks
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables
(raw and unprocessed)
Ham and sausage
Ice cream
Meat
Milk products
Mineral water
Plant-based drinks
Ready-made dishes, Frozen products
Vinegar
Spirits
Tea
Wine and sparkling wine
Pioneers of wine
DLG award-winning food
Here you will find all currently awarded products sorted by product groups
Methods and test criteria
The test criteria are defined by the independent DLG test commissions specifically for each product group.
