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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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Read more |
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. Read more |
Microtiter plate with 48 wells (6 strips with 8 removable wells each) | R7202 |
| SureFood® ALLERGEN 4plex Soya / Celery / Mustard + IAC |
The SureFood® ALLERGEN 4plex Soya / Celery / Mustard + IAC is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of specific celery (Apium graveolens), mustard (Brassica carinata, Brassica juncea, Brassica nigra, Sinapis alba, … Read more |
100 reactions | S3401 |
| 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 |
| bioavid Lateral Flow Pistachio |
The Lateral Flow Pistachio assay is used for the qualitative detection of pistachio 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 of … Read more |
25 x test strips (25 determinations) | BL611-25 |
| 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 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureFood® GMO Plant 4plex Corn/Soya/Canola+IAC |
The SureFood® GMO Plant 4plex Corn/Soya/Canola+IAC is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of following specific corn/soya/canola DNA sequences. Read more |
100 reactions | S2158 |
| SureFood® GMO Plant 4plex Corn/Soya/Canola/Cotton |
The SureFood® GMO Plant 4plex Corn/Soya/Canola/Cotton is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of following specific corn/soya/canola/cotton DNA sequences. Read more |
100 reactions | S2156 |
| SureFood® GMO QUANT GT73 Canola |
SureFood® GMO QUANT GT73 Canola is a real-time PCR for the detection of the relative GT73 canola DNA amount to the total canola DNA content. Therefore, the kit contains two PCR systems, one for detection of a GT73 canola specific gene (OECD unique … Read more |
2 x 50 reactions | S2061 |
| SureFood® GMO QUANT MON863 Corn |
SureFood® GMO QUANT MON863 Corn is a real-time PCR for the detection of the relative MON863 corn DNA amount to the total corn DNA content. Therefore, the kit contains two PCR systems, one for detection of a MON863 corn-specific gene (YieldGard™ … Read more |
2 x 50 reactions | S2051 |
| SureFood® GMO PLANT PLUS |
The test detects DNA of plants qualitatively. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | S2049 |
| SureFood® GMO QUANT MIR162 Corn |
The test detects the relative quantitative MIR162-Corn DNA amount. The kit contains two PCR systems, one event-specific for the MIR162-Corn (OECD unique identifier SYN-IR162-4) and the other one specific for Corn (reference system). Read more |
2 x 50 reactions | S2135 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 VP |
Usage of Compact Dry VP is a simple and safe test procedure for detection and quantification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus as well as Vibrio spp. in foods or raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish … Read more |
HS8821: 100 nutrient plates, HS8822: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8821 / HS8822 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| AOF MS-PREP® |
AOF MS-PREP® immunoaffinity columns contain highly specific monoclonal antibodies directed against aflatoxin, ochratoxin A and fumonisin. The columns lead not only to a clean-up of the sample but also to a selective purification of the mycotoxins. … Read more |
RBRP115: 10 immunoaffinity columns (3 ml format), RBRP115B: 50 immunoaffinity columns (3 ml format) |
RBRP115 / RBRP115B |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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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