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Prepared foods and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods must be tested for many different parameters in order to obtain safe and high quality food products.
The market for convenience food is growing, and more and more prepared foods, sauces, snacks and instant soups find their way to the customer. R-Biopharm test kits can be applied throughout the whole production chain: from raw materials to intermediates and 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 even complex matrices such as soups, sauces, dressings, bakery products, baking mixtures, pizza, pasta, cereals, sausages, confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, snacks, margarine, spice mixtures, baby food and other processed foodstuffs.
Hygiene monitoring
Microorganisms may cause severe foodborne diseases. The monitoring of pathogens and spoilage organisms throughout the whole production chain is therefore crucial to ensure consumer protection and product stability. Microbiological tests allow hygiene control of surfaces in the production environment as well as analysis of prepared food products.
Allergens
Even small amounts of allergens are a risk for allergic persons. Though allergenic ingredients must be labelled in most countries, unintended contamination during storage and production due to carryover is very common. Due to the long production chain, prepared foods are at high risk of cross-contamination. Manufacturers should therefore test their products for allergen content in order to ensure correct labelling and to avoid product recalls.
Food adulteration
Animal species specification is of great interest: meat products can be falsified due to incorrect declaration – see horsemeat scandal for example. Inferior meat, fish or dairy products may be falsely declared and thus, the consumer is misled. This may be partly a criminal intent, but the corresponding financial damage as well as the loss of reputation can be highly immense for the distributor. Real-time PCR tests allow determining the true origin of a food product.
Mycotoxins
Grains and other agricultural products are often contaminated with mycotoxins such as aflatoxin, ochratoxin or DON. When producing cereal-based prepared foods, e.g. pizza or pasta, the incoming goods should therefore be thoroughly tested for mycotoxins. Reliable screening methods are essential for manufacturers in order to comply with regulations and to ensure toxicologically safe products.
Sugars, acids and other constituents
Enzymes offer sensitive and specific methods of quantification for many substances present in food products. Relevant indicators for the product quality of prepared foods include citric acid (which is often used as a preservative), acetic acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, glutamic acid, glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, nitrate, ethanol and starch.
Product portfolio
| 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 D-Glucose |
UV-method for the determination of D-Glucose 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) | RCS4140 |
| 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 |
| RIDA®CUBE D-Glucose / D-Fructose |
UV-method for the determination of 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) | RCS4160 |
| RIDA®CUBE Sucrose / D-Glucose |
UV-method for the determination of Sucrose / D-Glucose (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) | RCS4180 |
| 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 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid D-Glucose |
Enzymatic assay for D-Glucose 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 and 2 x 12.5 ml R2 |
E8140 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid SO2-Total |
This test is a colorimetric assay used in wine laboratories for the determination of “total sulfite” (SO2 total) concentration in wine, must and other food samples. The assay does not involve any enzyme, the reaction is a chemical / … Read more |
Test-kit with 2 x 50 determinations, 2 x 100 mL R1 + 2 x 25 mL R2 + 3.5 mL calibrator (100 assays) |
E8600 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid Sucrose / D-Glucose |
Enzymatic assay for Sucrose / D-Glucose in foodstuffs 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 |
E8180 |
| Enzytec™ Liquid Sucrose / D-Glucose / D-Fructose |
Enzymatic assay for Sucrose / D-Glucose / D-Fructose (total sugars) in foodstuffs 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 and 2 x 12.5 ml R2 |
E8190 |
| RIDA®CUBE L-Malic acid |
UV-method for the determination of L-Malic 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) | RCS4280 |
| 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 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureFood® ANIMAL ID Horse IAAC |
The test detects horse DNA (Equua caballus). Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for vertebrates DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6118 |
| SureFood® ANIMAL ID 4plex Beef/Sheep/Goat+IAAC |
The test detects beef (Bos taurus), sheep (Ovis aries) and goat (Capra hircus) DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control and an internal detection assay for vertebrates DNA (IAAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S6121 |
| 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 |
| RIDA®QUICK Gliadin (single packaged) |
RIDA®QUICK Gliadin (single packaged) can be used for gluten detection on surfaces for hygiene control (swab test), in cleansing waters, and for the qualitative detection of gliadin / gluten in raw material and processed food. The test has been … Read more |
25 x test strips (single packaged) for 25 determinations |
R7004 |
| RIDA®QUICK Gliadin (ready to swab) |
RIDA®QUICK Gliadin (ready to swab) can be used as a swab test for the gluten detection on surfaces in the hygiene control and in cleansing waters (CIP water). The test has been developed for the detection of low amounts of gluten (contamination). No … Read more |
25 x test strips (single packaged), 25 prefilled vials with ready-to-use sample buffer, for 25 determinations |
R7005 |
| 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 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureFood® GMO ID 4plex Canola I |
The multiplex test detects the following DNA sequences of genetically modified canola: FAM channel: MS8 canola (OECD unique identifier ACS-BNØØ5-8) ROX channel: GT73 canola (OECD unique identifier MON-ØØØ73-7) Cy5 channel: T45 canola (OECD … Read more |
100 reactions | S2166 |
| SureFood® GMO ID 4plex Soya I |
The multiplex test SureFood® GMO ID 4plex Soya I detects the following DNA-sequences of soya: FAM-channel: MON87708 Soja (OECD Bezeichnung MON-877Ø8-9) FAM-channel: CV127 Soja (OECD Bezeichnung BPS-CV127-9) VIC-channel: DP305423 Soja (OECD … Read more |
100 reactions | S2161 |
| SureFood® GMO ID CV127 Soya (R&D Version) |
Detection of CV 127 Soya. Read more |
100 reactions | S2066 |
| SureFood® GMO ID DP305423 Soya (R&D Version) |
The test detects DP305423 Soya (OECD unique identifier DP-3Ø5423-1) DNA. The event specific detection is according to the official method of the European Commission. The real-time PCR assay can be used with established real-time PCR instruments … Read more |
100 reactions | S2065 |
| SureFood® GMO SCREEN 4plex BAR/NPTII/PAT/CTP2:CP4 EPSPS |
This kit can be used for screening of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food, feed and seeds. The multiplex test detects the following DNA-sequences: Phosphinothricin-Acetyltransferase gene (BAR) from Streptomyces hygroscopius … Read more |
100 reactions | S2127 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureFast® Enterobacteriaceae Screening PLUS |
The test detects Enterobacteriaceae DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5507 |
| SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex |
The SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium spp.. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control … Read more |
100 reactions | F5506 |
| SureFast® Legionella 3plex |
The SureFast® Legionella 3plex is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of Legionella spp. and Legionella pneumophila. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5505 |
| SureFast® Vibrio 4plex |
The SureFast® Vibrio 4plex is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5161 |
| 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 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDA®SMART APP |
The RIDA®SMART APP is a software application for the quantification of RIDA®QUICK mycotoxin lateral flow tests. The RIDA®SMART APP is a complete new evaluation technology for the quantification of mycotoxins. This technology evaluates lateral flow … Read more |
Android 8 – 13 based application for: Huawei Nexus 6P Google Pixel XL Motorola Moto G6 Xiaomi RedMi Note 7 Xiaomi RedMi Note 9S Xiaomi RedMi Note 10S Xiaomi RedMi Note 12 (only 4G version supported) Motorola Moto G52 Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
ZRSAM1000 |
| EASI-EXTRACT® CITRININ |
Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with an HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of citrinin in a wide range of commodities. Read more |
10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRDP126), 25 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP126) |
RBRDP126 / RBRP126 |
| RIDA®QUICK T-2 / HT-2 RQS ECO |
RIDA®QUICK T-2 / HT-2 RQS ECO is a immunochromatographic test in strip format for the quantitative determination of the sum of T-2 / HT-2 toxin in oats, wheat and corn (maize). Results are evaluated with the RIDA®SMART APP software (Art. No. … Read more |
20 x test strips | R5304 |
| RIDASCREEN® T-2 / HT-2 Toxin |
RIDASCREEN® T-2 / HT-2 Toxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of the sum of T-2 and HT-2 toxin in oats, corn (maize), barley and wheat. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3805 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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