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When manufacturing meat products, 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 food 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 raw meat (beef, pork, poultry), sausages, ham, edible tissues, control matrices (e.g. hair) and many others.
Antibiotics
Incorrect or illegal use of antibiotics in livestock can lead to drug residues in meat and meat products which bear health risks for consumers. Additionally, the inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to multiresistance of pathogen bacteria. Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 sets allowable levels of antibiotics in foodstuff of animal origin, e.g. in meat (muscle): 100 μg/kg tetracyline, 500 μg/kg streptomycin, 150 μg/kg bacitracin and a zero tolerance for chloramphenicol.
Hormones and anabolics
Hormone and anabolic residues in meat can bear health risks for consumers. Therefore, in most countries the use of hormones and anabolics in livestock breeding is completely banned with exemptions for veterinary purposes.
Hygiene monitoring
Microorganisms such as listeria, salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli or Staphylococcus aureus 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
Meat and meat products can be contaminated with ochratoxin A. This toxic secondary metabolite produced by moulds can accumulate in various agricultural products. Contamination of meat occurs when animals are fed with ochratoxin A contaminated feed. Contaminated meat may pose a risk to human health.
Food adulteration
The varying prices and availability of meat products from different animal species (e.g. beef, horse) provide opportunities for the incorrect declaration of meat components. The identification of animal species is therefore very important in quality assurance. Moreover, the interest in animal speciation is based on religious reasons (halal and kosher food). To avoid fraud and financial damages, manufacturers should test their products with real-time PCR.
Acids, sugars and other constituents
Acids and sugars are often used as additives in meat production. For instance, lactic acid and acetic acid are added to meat products to increase the microbiological stability. Ascorbic acid is used as a reddening agent and as an antioxidant. Citric acid improves the peelability of sausages and stabilizes color, taste and flavor. Glutamic acid intensifies the taste. Glucose, fructose, lactose and maltose are added for flavoring and preservative action. The determination of acid and sugar content is therefore very important in meat production.
Allergens
Spice mixtures used in the production of sausages or other meat products may contain celery, gluten, mustard, nuts, milk or other ingredients which can cause allergies or intolerances. 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.
Product portfolio
Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
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SureFood® ANIMAL ID Chicken IAAC |
The test detects chicken (Gallus gallus) DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for animal DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6115 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID Beef IAAC |
The test detects beef DNA (Bos taurus). Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for vertebrates DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6113 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID Pork IAAC |
The test detects pork DNA (Sus scrofa). Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for vertebrates DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6114 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID Pork SENS PLUS |
The test detects pork DNA (Sus scrofa). Each reaction contains an internal amplification control. Read more |
100 reactions | S6017 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID Horse/Donkey+IAAC |
The test detects horse DNA (Equus caballus) and donkey DNA (Equus asinus) seperately. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for animal DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6119 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID Turkey IAAC |
The test detects turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for animal DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6116 |
SureFood® ANIMAL ID 4plex Pork/Chicken/Turkey+IAAC |
The test detects pork (Sus scrofa), chicken (Gallus gallus) and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for vertebrates DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6123 |
SureFood® ANIMAL QUANT Chicken |
The SureFood® ANIMAL QUANT Chicken real-time PCR detects the relative chicken (Gallus gallus) DNA amount to the total animal (amnions) DNA content in meat samples. Therefore the kit contains two PCR systems, one for detection of a chicken specific … Read more |
2 x 50 reactions. Thereof 50 reactions are used for the detection of the reference gene. | S1014 |
SureFood® ANIMAL QUANT Pork |
The test detects the relative pork DNA amount (Sus scrofa) to the total animal DNA content (amnions) in meat samples. Therefore the kit contains two PCR systems, one for detection of a pork specific gene (Sus detection gene) and one for the detection … Read more |
2 x 50 reactions | S1011 |
SureFood® ANIMAL QUANT Beef |
The test detects the relative beef DNA amount (Bos taurus) to the total animal DNA content (amnions) in meat samples. Therefore the kit contains two PCR systems, one for detection of a beef specific gene (Beef detection gene) and one for the … Read more |
2 x 50 reactions | S1010 |
RIDASCREEN® Risk Material 10/5 |
RIDASCREEN® Risk Material 10/5 is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of risk material (CNS) in / on raw meat, meat products and on contaminated surfaces. For the determination of risk material (CNS) in processed (heated) … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R6703 |
RIDASCREEN® Risk Material |
RIDASCREEN® Risk Material is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of risk material (CNS) in processed (heated) meat and sausages. For the determination of risk material (CNS) in raw meat, meat products and on contaminated … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | R6701 |
Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
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RIDASCREEN®FAST Lysozym |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Lysozym is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of lysozyme (hen’s egg protein) in food like wine, cheese and sausage. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R6452 |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Casein |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Casein is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of casein in food like bakery goods, cake and bread mix, non-hydrolyzed milk-based infant formula, ice cream, beverages, chocolate, wine and sausages. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R4612 |
Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
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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 |
Compact Dry BC |
Usage of Compact Dry BC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Bacillus cereus in foods or raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish containing a detection specific … Read more |
HS9721: 100 nutrient plates, HS9722: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9721 / HS9722 |
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 |
SureFast® Norovirus/Hepatitis A 3plex |
The SureFast® Norovirus/Hepatitis A 3plex is a multiplex real-time RT-PCR for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of norovirus (genogroup I and II) and hepatitis A. The test contains an Internal Control RNA (ICR, consisting of … Read more |
100 reactions | F7124 |
RIDASCREEN® SET Total (96 tests) |
RIDASCREEN® SET Total is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the combined detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins A, B, C, D and E in fluid and solid foods as well as in bacterial cultures. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 breakable wells each), 96 determinations. |
R4105 |
RIDASCREEN® SET A,B,C,D,E |
RIDASCREEN® SET A,B,C,D,E is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the identification of Staphylococcus enterotoxins A, B, C, D and E in fluid and solid foods as well as in bacterial cultures. Based on its sensitivity the RIDASCREEN® SET A,B,C,D,E test … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each), one strip is necessary for analysis of one sample, 12 tests in total. |
R4101 |
Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
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OCHRAPREP® |
Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of ochratoxin A in a wide range of commodities. Read more |
10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP14) 50 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP14B) 500 columns (3ml format) (RBRP14/500) |
RBRP14 / RBRP14B |
RIDA® Ochratoxin A column |
RIDA® Ochratoxin A column are immunoaffinity columns for sample clean up prior to analysis of Ochratoxin A in food and feed. Read more |
10 immunoaffinity columns | R1303 |
Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
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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 |
RIDASCREEN® Clenbuterol |
RIDASCREEN® Clenbuterol is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of clenbuterol in milk, meat, liver, kidney, urine, plasma/serum, hair, eyeball and feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R1711 |
RIDASCREEN® β-Agonists |
RIDASCREEN® β-Agonists is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of β-Agonists in urine, serum, meat, liver, milk and feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R1704 |
RIDA® C18 column |
The solid phase extraction (SPE) with RIDA® C18 columns is an efficient technique for a fast and selective sample preparation, especially for the RIDASCREEN® and EuroProxima anabolic- and hormone enzyme immunoassays. Read more |
100 x C18 columns (100 mg/ml column reservoir) | R2002 |
RIDASCREEN® Ractopamin |
RIDASCREEN® Ractopamin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of ractopamine in urine, meat and liver and for the qualitative analysis of ractopamin glucuronide in urine. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R9901 |