Dairy

Sensitive test systems to analyze milk and dairy products

Dairy

From dairy production to the final product, many steps need to be controlled and monitored to obtain safe and high quality products.

R-Biopharm test kits can be applied throughout the whole dairy production chain: from raw materials to intermediates to final products, from the inspection of incoming goods to hygiene monitoring and finally to product analysis for correct labeling. Our large portfolio of different test formats can be used to analyze milk and milk powder, cheese, yoghurt and many other dairy products.

Hygiene monitoring

Dairy products contain a variety of microorganisms. In many cases, bacteria are desired or even required, e.g. for the production of cheese. However, some microorganisms such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus or Bacillus cereus are pathogenic and may cause foodborne diseases. Moreover, it is important to monitor typical spoilage organisms to reduce losses during production and to ensure the product’s stability until the declared shelf life.

Mycotoxins

When lactating animals are being fed with aflatoxin-contaminated feed, potentially toxic aflatoxin M1 is secreted with the milk. Since aflatoxin M1 is relatively stable towards heat treatment and milk processing, it is recommended to check the raw milk as well as the final product.

Antibiotics

Apart from the potential health risk for consumers, antibiotic drug residues bear an economic risk since they can inhibit biotechnological production processes that involve microorganisms. Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 sets allowable levels of antibiotics in foodstuff of animal origin, e.g. for milk 4 ppb Penicillin, 100 ppb Tetracyline and a zero-tolerance for Chloramphenicol.

Food adulteration

Milk belongs to the most common adulterated foods. In order to identify adulterated milk products that were tampered with for economic reasons, you can use our sensitive test kits.

Allergens

There are millions of people who must be cautious about consuming milk and dairy products due to lactose intolerance. In most countries it is mandatory to label ingredients which can cause allergies or intolerances. However, unintended contamination is very common. That is why manufacturers should test their products to ensure correct labeling and to avoid product recalls.

Sugars, acids and other constituents

Enzymatic analysis is a valuable tool for identifying many substances present in milk and cheese products, such as lactose, lactic acid, glutamic acid, ammonia, nitrate or ethanol. Many enzymatic methods have been approved or validated by international organizations such as AOAC (e.g. official method 984.15, lactose in milk), International Dairy Federation (e.g. IDF 34C, citric acid in cheese and milk) and ISO (e.g. ISO 11285, lactulose in milk).

Vitamins

Dairy products are often enriched with vitamins to ensure a sufficient supply of the population. Manufacturers need to make sure that the added and natural vitamin contents matches with the label on the package until the declared shelf life.

Product portfolio

Constituents

Precise determination of acid, sugar and alcohol content

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
Enzytec™ Liquid Ethanol	Enzymatic assay for Ethanol in foodstuff and other sample materials. AOAC® Official Method℠ 2017.07 for kombucha, juices and alcohol-free beer. Read more	Test-kit with 2 x 25 determinations for manual use, (500 tests on automated systems), 2 x 50 ml R1 and 2 x 12.5 ml R2	E8340
RIDA®CUBE D-/L-Lactic acid	UV-method for the determination of D-Lactic acid and L-Lactic acid (without differentiation) in foodproducts. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more	Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges)	RCS4240
RIDA®CUBE Sucrose / D-Glucose / D-Fructose	UV-method for the determination of Sucrose / D-Glucose / D-Fructose (without differentiation) in food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more	Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges)	RCS4190
Enzytec™ Liquid Lactose / D-Glucose	Enzymatic assay for Lactose / D-Glucose in foodstuff and other sample materials (without differentiation). Read more	Test-kit with 2 x 25 determinations for manual use, (500 tests on automated systems), 2 x 50 ml R1 and 2 x 12.5 ml R2	E8130
Enzytec™ Liquid D-Glucose / D-Fructose	Enzymatic assay for D-Glucose / D-Fructose in foodstuff and other sample materials. Read more	Test-kit with 2 x 25 determinations for manual use, (500 tests on automated systems), 2 x 50 ml R1 + 2 x 12.5 ml R2 + 2 x 12.5 ml R3	E8160
RIDA®CUBE Acetic acid	UV-method for the determination of Acetic acid in food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more	Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges)	RCS4226
RIDA®CUBE L-Lactic acid	UV-method for the determination of L-Lactic acid in food products. The enzymatic test kit is designed for using only with the RIDA®CUBE SCAN instrument (340 nm). Read more	Test-kit for 32 determinations (single-test cartridges)	RCS4260

Food allergens

Reliable analytical solutions for your allergen management

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
RIDASCREEN® Gliadin	RIDASCREEN® Gliadin (Art. No. R7001) is a R5 sandwich enzyme immunoassay based on specific monoclonal antibody to celiac toxic amino acid prolamin sequences to determine gliadin as a measure of gluten in food. It is applicable for the quantitative … Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each)	R7001
RIDA®QUICK Soya	RIDA®QUICK Soya is an immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of soya contamination (native and processed) on surfaces (swab test for the hygiene control in production and in laboratories) and in food (biscuit, margarine, chocolate, … Read more	25 x test strips in reclosable tube for 25 determinations	R7103
RIDA®QUICK Gliadin	RIDA®QUICK Gliadin can be used as a swab test for gluten detection on surfaces in the hygiene control, in cleansing waters, and for the qualitative detection of gliadin / gluten in raw material and processed food. The test has been developed for the … Read more	25 x test strips in reclosable tube for 25 determinations	R7003
RIDASCREEN®FAST Cashew	The RIDASCREEN®FAST Cashew is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay developed for the quantitative analysis of Cashew in food. Exemplarily for the food groups pastries and sweets have been tested during the assay’s development: cookies, chocolate and ice … Read more	Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each)	R6872
bioavid Lateral Flow Brazil Nut	The Lateral Flow Brazil Nut assay is used for the qualitative detection of brazil nut residues in environmental / surface samples (e.g. in food production lines). The assay is also applicable for food samples. The assay is applied for the detection … Read more	25 test strips (for 25 determinations)	BL602-25
RIDASCREEN® Histamine (enzymatic)	RIDASCREEN® Histamine (enzymatic) is used for the quantitative determination of histamine in fresh fish, canned fish, fish meal, wine and cheese. Read more	Microtiterplate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each)	R1605
RIDASCREEN®FAST Hazelnut	RIDASCREEN®FAST Hazelnut is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of hazelnut (e.g. traces of hazelnut) in food such as cereals, bakery products, ice cream and chocolate. Read more	Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each)	R6802

Microbiology

Test kits for the detection of microbiological contamination

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
SureFast® Pseudomonas aeruginosa PLUS	The SureFast® Pseudomonas aeruginosa PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific DNA sequence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5503
SureFast® Escherichia coli PLUS	The test detects Escherichia coli DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5157
SureFast® Cronobacter sakazakii PLUS	SureFast® Cronobacter sakazakii PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of Cronobacter sakazakii DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5115
SureFast® Cronobacter PLUS	The test detects Cronobacter spp. DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5114
SureFast® Emetic Bacillus cereus PLUS	The SureFast® Emetic Bacillus cereus PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific cereulide synthetase DNA sequence of the emetic Bacillus cereus. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5127
SureFast® Clostridium perfringens PLUS	The SureFast® Clostridium perfringens PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific alpha-toxin DNA sequence of Clostridium perfringens. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5123
SureFast® Clostridium botulinum Screening PLUS	The SureFast® Clostridium botulinum Screening PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of specific Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) A, B, E and F DNA sequences of Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium baratii and Clostridium butyricum. … Read more	100 reactions	F5110
SureFast® Salmonella ONE	Salmonella spp. detection with real-time PCR Two in one – Salmonella test kit with included DNA preparation The kit is intended to be used for the fast and simple isolation and detection of Salmonella DNA from enrichment cultures. Each reaction … Read more	100 reactions	F5211
SureFast® Salmonella PLUS	The SureFast® Salmonella PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific DNA sequence of Salmonella spp.. The SureFast® Salmonella PLUS real-time PCR kit has been validated and certified in combination with the … Read more	100 reactions	F5111
Compact Dry AQ	Usage of Compact Dry AQ is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of heterotrophic water bacteria from water samples (drinking and ultrapure water). The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish … Read more	HS9541: 100 nutrient plates, HS9542: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS9541 / HS9542
Compact Dry ETC	Usage of Compact Dry ETC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Enterococcus in foods and water samples. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish containing a detection specific … Read more	HS9461: 100 nutrient plates, HS9462: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS9461 / HS9462
SureFast® EHEC/EPEC 4plex	SureFast® EHEC/EPEC 4plex is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of DNA sequences of the virulence factors stx1 (subtype a-d), stx2 (subtype a-g), eae and the E. coli and Shigella spp. virulence factor ipaH. The … Read more	100 reactions	F5128
Compact Dry X-SA	Usage of Compact Dry X-SA is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Staphylococcus aureus in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special … Read more	HS9621: 100 nutrient plates, HS9622: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS9621 / HS9622
SureFast® Legionella Screen PLUS	The test detects Legionella spp. DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5502
Compact Dry YM	Usage of Compact Dry YM is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of yeasts and molds in foods or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter … Read more	HS8801: 100 nutrient plates, HS8802: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS8801 / HS8802
Compact Dry TC	Usage of Compact Dry TC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of aerobic mesophilic count in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a … Read more	HS8771: 100 nutrient plates, HS8772: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS8771 / HS8772
Compact Dry SL	Usage of Compact Dry SL is a simple and safe test procedure for detection of Salmonella in pre-enriched samples of foods or raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish containing a detection specific nutrient … Read more	HS9401: 100 nutrient plates, HS9402: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS9401 / HS9402
Compact Dry LS	Usage of Compact Dry LS is a simple and safe test procedure for quantification of Listeria contaminations in foods or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish … Read more	HS8811: 100 nutrient plates, HS8812: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS8811 / HS8812
Compact Dry ETB	Usage of Compact Dry ETB is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Enterobacteria in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm … Read more	HS9431: 100 nutrient plates, HS9432: 40 nutrient plates (HS9432), four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS9431 / HS9432
Compact Dry EC	Usage of Compact Dry EC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of coliform bacteria and E. coli in foods, cosmetics, water or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist … Read more	HS8781: 100 nutrient plates, HS8782: 40 nutrient plates (HS8782), four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS8781 / HS8782
Compact Dry CF	Usage of Compact Dry CF is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of coliform bacteria in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm … Read more	HS8791: 100 nutrient plates, HS8792: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag.	HS8791 / HS8792
SureFast® Hepatitis A PLUS	The test is a real-time RT-PCR for the direct and qualitative detection of hepatitis A virus. The test contains an Internal Control RNA (ICR) as an internal control of sample preparation procedure and to determine possible PCR-inhibition. For … Read more	100 reactions	F7125
SureFast® Bacillus cereus group PLUS	The SureFast® Bacillus cereus group PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of specific DNA sequences of Bacillus cereus group (Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus cytotoxis, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus … Read more	100 reactions	F5126
SureFast® Staphylococcus aureus PLUS	The SureFast® Staphylococcus aureus PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific Staphylococcus aureus DNA sequence. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5116
SureFast® Listeria monocytogenes PLUS	SureFast® Listeria monocytogenes PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of DNA sequences of the Listeria monocytogenes virulence-associated gene prfA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5113
SureFast® Listeria Screening PLUS	The SureFast® Listeria Screening PLUS is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of a specific DNA sequence of Listeria spp.. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5117
SureFast® Legionella pneumophila PLUS	The test detects Legionella pneumophila DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more	100 reactions	F5501

Mycotoxins

Mycotoxin analysis – rapid and reliable

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
AFLAPREP® M WIDE	The procedure is based on monoclonal antibody technology, which makes the test highly specific, sensitive, rapid and simple to perform. Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with an HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk and … Read more	10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP124), 50 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP124B)	RBRP124 / RBRP124B

Residues

Detection of antibiotic, hormone and anabolic residues in food

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
RIDASCREEN® Tetracyclin	RIDASCREEN® Tetracyclin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of tetracyclins in milk, milk powder, cheese, butter, dairy products (curd, yoghurt (plain/with fruits), kefir, cream, sour cream) honey, meat, sausage, fish, … Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each)	R3505
RIDASCREEN® Chloramphenicol	RIDASCREEN® Chloramphenicol is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of chloramphenicol in milk, milk powder and dairy products, honey and royal jelly, meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, urine (also chloramphenicol glucuronide), … Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each)	R1511
RIDASCREEN® Sulfamethazin	RIDASCREEN® Sulfamethazin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of sulfamethazine in milk, meat, honey, liver, kidney, fish, shrimp and egg. Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each).	R3011
RIDASCREEN® Streptomycin	RIDASCREEN® Streptomycin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of streptomycin in milk and milk powder, honey, meat, liver, kidney, shrimp and apple juice. Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each).	R3104
RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin	RIDASCREEN® Bacitracin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of bacitracin in milk, meat, eggs, feed and urine. Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each).	R2901

Vitamins

Test systems for the determination of vitamin contents in food

Product	Description	No. of tests/amount	Art. No.
VitaFast® Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)	VitaFast® Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is a test in microtiter plate format for the quantitative determination of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) in foods, pharmaceutical products and other sample material. Furthermore the total amount of vitamin C … Read more	Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each)	P1010