Enzymatic assays are the gold standard for monitoring fermentation and assessing wine composition. R-Biopharm’s enzymatic test kits cover:

• Sugars: Glucose, fructose, sucrose
• Acids: Malic, lactic, citric, acetic
• Alcohols: Ethanol, glycerol
• Other markers: Acetaldehyde, SO₂, ammonia, urea

For high-throughput environments, these assays can be fully automated using the PICTUS® 500 analyzer. This robust system is ideal for commercial wineries and contract labs, offering:

• High-speed analysis
• Minimal hands-on time
• Consistent, reproducible results
• Compatibility with a wide range of enzymatic kits

Wines fined with egg, milk, or fish proteins must be tested for allergenic residues to meet labelling requirements in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. R-Biopharm provides:

• ELISA kits for quantitative allergen detection
• Lateral flow tests for rapid screening

These tests support compliance with FDA allergen labelling laws, FSANZ Standard 1.2.3, and MPI food safety regulations.

Maintaining a clean production environment is critical to preventing contamination and spoilage. R-Biopharm offers tools for both hygiene monitoring and microbial spoilage detection:

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) testing is a fast and effective method for verifying cleaning efficacy in wineries. It detects biological residues on surfaces and equipment in real time. Benefits include:

• Immediate feedback on sanitation effectiveness
• Easy-to-use swab-based format
• Supports HACCP and GMP compliance

Brettanomyces (also known as Dekkera) is a notorious spoilage yeast that can produce off-flavors and compromise wine quality. R-Biopharm offers:

• Real-time PCR kits for rapid and specific detection of Brettanomyces
• Rt-PCR Solutions for detecting other spoilage organisms such as Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, and Acetobacter
• Quantitative, qualitative detection and differentiation

Histamine levels are closely monitored in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand due to their potential to cause adverse reactions. R-Biopharm’s RIDASCREEN® Histamine (enzymatic) test provides:

• High sensitivity and specificity
• Easy integration into routine lab workflows
• Compliance with international safety guidelines

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a concern for wine exports and domestic markets alike. R-Biopharm offers a complete toolkit for OTA detection:

• Ochracard – A rapid, qualitative immunoaffinity card test for quick screening
• OchraPrep® – Immunoaffinity columns for sample clean-up prior to HPLC or LC-MS/MS
• RIDA®QUICK Ochratoxin A – A lateral flow test for fast, on-site screening
• RIDASCREEN® Ochratoxin A – A quantitative ELISA for lab-based analysis

These tools help ensure compliance with OTA limits set by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, FSANZ, and MPI.