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Food allergen testing

The importance of food allergen management

For most people, consuming food is harmless, but for those with food allergies, it can cause life-threatening reactions and significantly impact their quality of life. Effective food allergen management using reliable testing methods is therefore critical.

Prevalence of food allergies and intolerances

Scientists estimate that approximately 2-4% of adults and 6-8% of children suffer from food allergies. Additionally, a significant number of people have food intolerances, although their exact prevalence is difficult to determine due to a lack of comprehensive studies. Unlike food intolerances, food allergies are highly dangerous because they are caused by immune system reactions triggered by proteins to which individuals are sensitized.

The need for accurate allergen labeling

Labeling allergenic proteins, known as allergens, is crucial for protecting allergic individuals. Hidden allergens, which can appear in convenience foods or as unintended contaminants during storage and production, pose significant risks.

Allergen regulation

To safeguard allergic individuals, the EU implemented food labeling regulations, which are continuously updated (EU Regulation 1169/2011, effective December 2014). Since November 2005, food producers are required to label ingredients that can cause allergies or intolerances. This includes a comprehensive list of substances and products derived from them.

Furthermore, sulfur dioxide and sulfites in concentrations over 10 milligrams per kilogram must be labeled. Other countries have similar regulations tailored to country-specific allergens, such as Histamine.

An interactive map of international allergen regulations is available from the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP).

Allergen risk management

In most production lines, multiple products are produced, leading to potential unintended allergen contamination. This can occur through cross-contact of raw materials, inadequate storage, shared production equipment, airborne dust, improper reuse of leftovers, or faulty packaging. To protect consumers and ensure accurate labeling, an HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) concept, including reliable on-site allergen analysis, must be implemented. Effective measures such as strategic production schedules and rigorous cleaning practices can minimize cross-contact with allergens.

Test kits for allergen analysis

R-Biopharm offers a range of immunochemical (ELISA, lateral flow tests) and molecular biological (PCR) techniques for allergen analysis. Our extensive portfolio includes test kits for almond, casein, crustacean, egg, gluten/gliadin, hazelnut, β-lactoglobulin, lupine, milk, mustard, peanut, sesame, and soy. Conducting allergen analysis requires an allergen-free laboratory to ensure accurate results.

The bioavid lateral flow tests are now available in a new format, which includes a hook line and everything needed for cleaning control. Find out more about our bioavid lateral flow tests.

Explore our video section to get hands-on information on allergen analysis and the test procedure of our kits.

Product portfolio

ProductDescriptionNo. of tests/amountArt. No.
RIDASCREEN®EASY Mustard

RIDASCREEN®EASY Mustard is an enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of mustard.

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) RAE8201
RIDASCREEN® Total Gluten

RIDASCREEN® Total Gluten (Art. No. R7041) is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of intact (non-hydrolyzed) gluten from gluten containing cereals (wheat, rye and barley) in oat and oat products.

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7041
RIDASCREEN® Peanut

RIDASCREEN® Peanut is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay developed for the quantitative analysis of peanut or peanut proteins in food. Due to the large number of different food products, the following samples were examined representatively for different …

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6811
RIDASCREEN® Egg

RIDASCREEN® Egg is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay developed for the quantitative analysis of native and processed hen´s egg in foods. The following foods were examined as representatives of the group of products including baked goods, sweets, …

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6411
RIDASCREEN®FAST Gliadin sensitive

RIDASCREEN®FAST Gliadin sensitive is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the determination of prolamins from gluten containing cereals in as gluten-free declared food (cookies, rice flour, oat flour, sausages, quinoa flour, chocolate, millet flour).

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7051
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 …

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7001
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 …

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6872
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.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6802
RIDASCREEN®FAST Sesame

RIDASCREEN®FAST Sesame is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of sesame or parts of sesame (as ingredient components or contamination) in instant soup, chocolate dessert, bakery products and crackers.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7202
RIDASCREEN®FAST Soya

RIDASCREEN®FAST Soya is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of native and processed soya proteins in food. Such products are beverages and food as sausages, dressings, bakery products, ice, chocolate, soup, sauce, margarine, …

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7102
RIDASCREEN®FAST Milk

RIDASCREEN®FAST Milk is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay to quantify milk proteins (casein and ß-lactoglobulin) in food containing whey, milk or milk powder such as sausages, ice cream, chocolate, bakery goods, cake and bread mix, soups, sauces, …

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R4652
RIDASCREEN® Histamin

RIDASCREEN® Histamin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of histamine in white and red wine, sparkling wine, milk, cheese, fresh fish, canned fish and fish meal.

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R1601
RIDASCREEN®FAST β-Lactoglobulin

RIDASCREEN®FAST β-Lactoglobulin is a sandwich enzyme mmunoassay for the quantitative analysis of native and processed β-lactoglobulin in rice crispies, chocolate and sausage.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R4912
RIDASCREEN® β-Lactoglobulin

RIDASCREEN® β-Lactoglobulin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of β-lactoglobulin in hydrolyzed milk products including hypoallergenic baby food. The assay is calibrated to  hydrolyzed β-lactoglobulin check …

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R4901
RIDASCREEN®FAST Mustard

RIDASCREEN®FAST Mustard is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of mustard in ketchup, sausage and cream cheese.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6152
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.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6452
RIDASCREEN®FAST Lupine

RIDASCREEN®FAST Lupine is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of lupine proteins in food (e.g. juices, wine, beer, sausages, noodles, chocolate, bakery products or ice cream).

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6102
RIDASCREEN® Gliadin competitive

RIDASCREEN® Gliadin competitive is used for the analysis of fermented and hydrolyzed food (e.g. beer, starch syrup, malt extract, sourdough, soy sauce) which are declared as “gluten-free”. The R5 monoclonal antibody recognizes potentially toxic …

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Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7021
RIDASCREEN®FAST Gliadin

RIDASCREEN® FAST Gliadin is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of contaminations by prolamins from wheat (gliadin), rye (secalin), and barley (hordein) in raw products like flours (buckwheat, rice, corn, oats, teff) and …

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7002
RIDASCREEN®FAST Almond

RIDASCREEN®FAST Almond is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of almond or parts of almond in food. As representative samples for the food groups pastries and sweets the following matrices have been tested during the assay´s …

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6901
RIDASCREEN®FAST Egg Protein

RIDASCREEN®FAST Egg Protein is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of whole egg (-powder) in food like salad dressings, sausages, wines, baking-mixtures for cakes or bread and ice cream.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R6402
RIDASCREEN®FAST Crustacean

RIDASCREEN®FAST Crustacean is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of crustaceans which can be present as ingredient or contamination in raw or cooked food.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R7312
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.

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Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) R4612
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