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When producing fruit juices, alcoholic beverages, potable water or other beverages, 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 beverage 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 fruit juices and concentrates, alcoholic beverages (e.g. wine, beer, spirits), potable water and non-dairy drinks (e.g. soy milk, almond milk).
Beverage spoilage
Spoilage organisms are a major problem especially in the beverage industry. Contaminations with spoilage bacteria and yeasts such as Lactobacillus brevis or Saccharomyces diastaticus can significantly affect product quality and taste (e.g. turbidity, off-flavors), and as a consequence, can have severe financial impact. For fast and specific screening and detection of microbiological spoilage parameters in beverages, a wide product line of qPCR kits is offered.
Acids, sugars, alcohols and additives
The quality of wine and beer is based on several parameters. By testing critical parameters such as citric acid, malic acid, acetic acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid, glucose, fructose, sucrose, iron or ethanol during production, corrective measures can be taken to ensure the highest possible output and to avoid discard. Many enzymatic methods have been validated by international organizations such as the OIV (International Wine Office), EU and AOAC.
Allergens
Allergenic ingredients such as gluten, lactose, soy or nuts must be labeled in most countries. Yet, unintended contamination during storage and production of beverages is very common. Additionally, fining agents such as milk protein (casein), egg (ovalbumin) or lysozyme used in wine can remain in the finished product and must be labeled. Red wine also contains high levels of histamine which may be problematic for allergic persons. In beer labeled as gluten-free, the gluten content must be tested in order to protect consumers.
Vitamins
Many beverages, particularly fruit juices, are enriched with vitamins. Juice processing companies need accurate data on the concentration of vitamins added not only to meet regulatory and consumer requirements for package labelling, but also to closely control vitamin dosage in production. The concentration of vitamin C can degrade by up to 16 % during storage. Yet, the vitamin content in the product has to match with the label on the package until the end of the declared shelf life.
Mycotoxins
Grains and fruits may be contaminated with mycotoxins (toxic metabolites of molds) and should therefore be tested before they are used in beverage production. The mycotoxin Ochratoxin A is typically found in wine, while Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and Vomitoxin are often found in beer. Patulin may occur in apple juice and apple liqueurs. Due to the frequent occurrence of mycotoxins and their severe toxic effects, many countries have set maximum levels, e.g. 2 μg/kg Ochratoxin A in wine in the European Union.
Product portfolio
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, … Read more |
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, … Read more |
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. Read more |
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. Read more |
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 … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R4901 |
| 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® Gliadin competitive |
RIDASCREEN® Gliadin competitive is used for the analysis of fermented and hydrolyzed food (e.g. beer, starch syrup, starch, malt extract, sourdough, soy sauce) which are declared as “gluten-free”. The R5 monoclonal antibody recognizes … Read more |
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 … Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R7002 |
| 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. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R6402 |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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® 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 |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon |
RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of zearalenone residues in cereals, feed, beer, serum and urine. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each). | R1401 |
| RIDASCREEN® DON |
RIDASCREEN® DON is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of DON in cereals, malt, feed, beer and wort. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R5906 |
| RIDASCREEN® T-2 Toxin |
RIDASCREEN® T-2 Toxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of T-2 toxin in cereals and feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 wells each) | R3801 |
| 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®QUICK Zearalenon RQS |
RIDA®QUICK Zearalenon RQS is a quantitative immunochromatographic test in strip format for the detemination of zearalenone in corn. Results are evaluated with the RIDA®SMART APP software (Art. No. ZRSAM1000) or the RIDA®QUICK SCAN reader. Read more |
20 x test strips | R5504 |
| EASI-EXTRACT® ZEARALENONE |
Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of zearalenone in a wide range of commodities. Read more |
10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRRP91), 50 columns (3 ml format) (RBRRP90) |
RBRRP91 / RBRRP90 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon SC |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon SC is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of zearalenone in cereals. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 wells each) | R5505 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of zearalenone in cereals and feed. The test was validated with different matrices of cereals and composed feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 wells each) | R5502 |
| EASI-EXTRACT® T-2 and HT-2 |
Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with an HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of T-2 and HT-2 toxins in a wide range of commodities. Read more |
10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP43), 50 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP43B) |
RBRP43 / RBRP43B |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST T-2 Toxin |
RIDASCREEN®FAST T-2 Toxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of T-2 toxin in cereals and feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 wells each) | R5302 |
| EASIMIP™ PATULIN |
Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) columns for use in conjunction with an HPLC for detection of patulin in apple juice and apple purée. Read more |
RBRP250: 10 columns (3 ml format), RBRP250B: 50 columns (3 ml format) |
RBRP250 / RBRP250B |
| 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 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST Ochratoxin A |
RIDASCREEN®FAST Ochratoxin A is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of ochratoxin A in corn, wheat, barley, oats (grains) and feed. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 wells each) | R5402 |
| DZT MS-PREP® |
DZT MS-PREP® immunoaffinity columns contain highly specific monoclonal antibodies directed against DON, zearalenone, T-2 and HT-2 toxin. The columns lead not only to a clean-up of the sample but also to a selective purification of the mycotoxins. … Read more |
RBRP73: 10 immunoaffinity columns (1 ml format), RBRP73B: 50 immunoaffinity columns (1 ml format) |
RBRP73 / RBRP73B |
| AFLACARD TOTAL |
A qualitative screening card for the detection of different aflatoxin total levels in food and feed samples. Read more |
10 cards containing 20 tests and controls | RBRP38 |
| AFLACARD B1 |
A qualitative screening card for detection of aflatoxin B1 at various levels in food and feed commodities. Read more |
10 cards containing 20 tests and controls | RBRP27 |
| DONPREP® |
Immunoaffinity columns for use in conjunction with an HPLC or LC-MS/MS for detection of deoxynivalenol in a wide range of commodities. Read more |
10 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP50) 50 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP50B) 500 columns (3 ml format) (RBRP50/500) |
RBRP50 / RBRP50B |
| OCHRACARD |
A qualitative screening card for detection of ochratoxin A at various levels in food and feed commodities. Read more |
10 cards containing 20 tests and controls | RBRP48 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST DON SC |
RIDASCREEN®FAST DON SC is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of DON in cereals, malt and feed with a sinlge control standard curve. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 wells each). | R5905 |
| RIDASCREEN®FAST DON |
RIDASCREEN®FAST DON is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of DON in cereals, malt and feed. Read more |
R5901: microtiter plate with 96 wells (12 strips with 8 removable wells each) R5902: microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) |
R5901 / R5902 |
| 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 |
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