Drinking is a huge part of how we socialize, celebrate, and also sometimes deal with stress. However, as more people make a point of a conscious lifestyle or become sober-curious, fully sober, or simply want a more fun night off, there is an increasing demand and popularity for low and non-alcoholic beverages. These include alcohol-free […]
RIDA®CHECK is a rapid swab test for monitoring the efficiency of surface cleaning procedures in the production environment. The test…
The fungal toxin citrinin is a major problem in many cereals and particularly in red yeast rice. Since red yeast rice is becoming more and more popular, the demand for methods for the analysis of citrinin increases. The new EASI-EXTRACT® immunoaffinity columns for citrinin are making HPLC and LC-MS/MS analyses even more efficient.
Tap water contaminated with Legionella can cause severe infections. Water pipes that are not used regularly are particularly susceptible to the colonization of bacteria – a problem especially now during the coronavirus pandemic, as many businesses, hotels and public facilities are closed.
Quality assurance is an important issue for every laboratory. If you want to ensure that your lab produces accurate and precise results, proficiency testing is an indispensable measure. Here’s what you ought to know about proficiency tests.
Extraction of nucleic acids is a vital part of real-time PCR and is often challenging due to several factors such as the high variability of sample matrices and inhibitory substances like plant ingredients, alcohols or salts.
Cannabis has been legalised in a number of countries around the world, but it may contain harmful compounds. We offer test kits to protect consumers.
A few weeks ago, we featured an article about the rapid gluten test RIDA®QUICK Gliadin. This handy gluten test strip can be used for swabbing surfaces directly on-site without any equipment, providing results in only 5 minutes. After sample preparation, the test strip can also be used for testing raw and processed foods. So, the […]
Assay for the positive identification of species content (various) in cooked samples: ELISA-TEK™ Cooked Mixed Species Kit: customized (Art. No.…
The Lateral Flow Cashew (Art. No. BLH710-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Casein (Milk) (Art. No. BLH714-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the…
The Lateral Flow Sesame (Art. No. BLH709-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Peanut (Art. No. BLH706-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
In the world of food production, few sectors hold as much significance as the nut industry. With nuts serving as key ingredients in numerous recipes and snacks enjoyed globally, ensuring their safety and quality is paramount. Yet, beneath the surface of seemingly innocuous nuts lies a potential threat: mycotoxins. Mycotoxins pose a considerable risk to […]
The Lateral Flow Crustacean (Art. No. BLH716-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
While in the vineyards, the winter pruning is ongoing, in the cellars the fermentation processes are slowing down or are coming to an end. The young wines either remain on the lees (yeast) for a while or are moved to new tanks or wooden barrels. Some white wines are already prepared for bottling. Before bottling, […]
The Lateral Flow Egg (Art. No. BLH708-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
Food allergies represent a significant health problem and food production requires accurate monitoring to make sure sensitized persons are not exposed to allergens. Consequently, allergen detection and quantitation is important to ensure food safety and labeling compliance. To support the food industry in their allergen risk assessment, R-Biopharm provides immunochemical (ELISA, lateral flow test) as […]
Analytical test kits for ensuring milk-free food production
Scientists from the Northwest A&F University published a study about ochratoxin A in wine produced in China. The concentration of ochratoxin A depends on various factors in winemaking.
DZT MS-PREP® immunoaffinity columns contain highly specific monoclonal antibodies directed against DON, zearalenone, T-2 and HT-2 toxin. The columns lead…
RIDASCREEN® T-2 Toxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of T-2 toxin in cereals and feed.
RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of zearalenone in cereals and feed. The test was…
A competitive enzyme immunoassay for screening and quantitative analysis of florfenicol-amine in various matrices.
Assay for the positive identification of species content (porcine) in meat and bone meals, animals feeds, and cooked and uncooked…
This kit provides a protocol and all materials to improve the sensitivity of the MELISA-TEK™ Meat Species Ruminant Kit.
EuroProxima Florfenicol is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the screening and quantitative detection of florfenicol in different commodities.
Organic is more than a label or certification: organic stands for quality and conviction – for the responsible use of nature’s resources. BIOFACH in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg is the place where people share their passionate interest in organic food, get to know each other and exchange views, and this since 1990. The perfect opportunity […]
Spices are essential for food production, but just like cereals, spices are often contaminated with mycotoxins. Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin are particularly prevalent in spices. In order to ensure safe foods, regular mycotoxin analyses are mandatory. Here’s what you should consider when testing spices.
The Lateral Flow tests (LFDs) incl. Hook Line from Bioavid are immunochromatographic tests for the qualitative detection of residues in environmental samples (e.g. in food production lines), CIP-water and food samples. R-Biopharm offers the new LFDs with included hook line for the five parameters almond, coconut, hazelnut, mustard and peanut – more parameters are in development!
EFSA has recently delivered an Opinion on the risks for public health related to a possible increase of the maximum level (ML) of deoxynivalenol (DON) for certain semi-processed cereal products from 750 µg/kg to 1000 µg/kg. Based on modelling different scenarios, it was concluded that an increase of the DON maximum levels would increase exposure […]
Consumption of oats in North America and Europe has been increasing for several years now. With their high content of vitamins, minerals and fiber, they are a valuable addition to the diet. But they may also contain dangerous mycotoxins.
In just two weeks, the “analytica” will open its doors. The international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology is being held for the 25th time. The fair gives an insight into the industry’s most interesting product innovations. Today, we risk a look into the crystal ball and show you some of the most […]
The SureFood® ANIMAL QUANT Chicken real-time PCR detects the relative chicken (Gallus gallus) DNA amount to the total animal (amnions)…
RIDASCREEN®FAST Casein is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of casein in food like bakery goods, cake and…
RIDASCREEN®FAST Milk is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay to quantify milk proteins (casein and ß-lactoglobulin) in food containing whey, milk or…
RIDASCREEN®FAST β-Lactoglobulin is a sandwich enzyme mmunoassay for the quantitative analysis of native and processed β-lactoglobulin in rice crispies, chocolate…
The test is a real-time RT-PCR for the direct and qualitative detection of hepatitis A virus. The test contains an…
EuroProxima Ivermectin is an unique competitive enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) for the detection of ivermectin in urine, tissue and milk samples.
EuroProxima Saxitoxin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the screening and quantitative analysis of the shellfish poison saxitoxin in various…
Colorfully painted eggs are an essential part of the Easter festivities, not only in Germany. But what exactly is inside an egg? We started to search and came across 7 interesting egg constituents. Do you know them all?
The test detects DP305423 Soya (OECD unique identifier DP-3Ø5423-1) DNA. The event specific detection is according to the official method…
Mit diesem Test wird gentechnisch veränderte DNA von CV127 Soja (OECD Bezeichnung BPS-CV127-9) nachgewiesen. Der eventspezifische Nachweis ist angelehnt am…
Mit diesem Test wird gentechnisch veränderte DNA von MON87701 Soja (OECD Bezeichnung MON877Ø1-2) nachgewiesen. Der eventspezifische Nachweis ist angelehnt am…
The SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE can be applied for the fast and simple isolation and differentiation of Listeria spp. and…
The SureFood® ALLERGEN Shea Nut is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of specific shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa)…
The SureFood® 4plex LEGUMES is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of specific DNA sequences…
Hygiene plays a key role in food production. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts and molds can spoil food and may cause a risk to health. Regular monitoring throughout the production process is therefore necessary. We show you what is important in your hygiene monitoring and present methods that make determining microbial counts child’s play.
Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the EU with over 100,000 reported illnesses every year. During the warm months, the number of cases increases.
Sustainable excellence in longterm and profitable growth awarded After awards in 2010 and 2013, R-Biopharm AG has won the Deloitte Sustained Excellence Award for the third time in a row this year. Since 1995, Deloitte has issued the Fast-50 awards, honoring peak entrepreneurial performances. The award was presented on November 5, 2014 during an […]
Summer is peak season for salmonella – and it’s not only eggs and poultry that are affected. All companies involved in the manufacture or processing of food should be alert.
It’s a report that causes concern: a recent investigation found that every second chicken sold in Germany is contaminated with diarrhoea-causing Campylobacter. Here’s what you should know about these pathogenic bacteria.
Organic solvents always played an important role in mycotoxin analysis. However they have a negative impact on the environment and impose a hazard for the lab technician.
The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets is unbroken. An important topic in this context is the presence of mycotoxins, because many of the plant-based products consist of grains, nuts or soy – foods that are often contaminated with fungal toxins. More and more people are reducing their meat consumption or giving up eating foods […]
Mycotoxins are a major problem in global agriculture. Besides grains, many other foods can be affected as well. And sometimes they are found in very unexpected places. Molds can grow on a wide variety of agricultural products, forming harmful mycotoxins. Whenever food trends lead to novel foods or raw materials coming onto the market, it […]
Fungal infections can reduce crop yields and can also give rise to mycotoxin contamination. There are many different types of mycotoxins and they often occur simultaneously. Test methods which detect multiple mycotoxins in a single run make the analysis faster and more effective. Our wide range of products allows you to detect several trichothecenes in […]
Pork does not belong in a kebab or a beef sausage. However, adulteration of meat products with cheaper pork is a common form of meat fraud. This is a problem – especially for consumers who refrain from eating pork for religious reasons.
Listeria is currently causing problems in many places: in Europe, frozen corn was recalled; melons led to illness and death of several persons in Australia; and South Africa is experiencing the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak on record with more than 900 infections and around 180 deaths. Here are 5 facts about listeria you need to […]
Shellfish including crustaceans and mollusks must be declared as an allergenic ingredient in food products in accordance with the EU Directive (EC 1829/2003 and EC 1830/2002).
ELISA is a test method with many advantages: it allows fast and specific quantitative analyses while being efficient and easy to perform. However, before a laboratory can start with ELISA, certain equipment is needed.
Do you work in the field of food analysis? Are you interested in new trends and technologies and want to know how to make your everyday laboratory work more effective? Then it’s time to visit the Rapid Methods Europe (RME) in Amsterdam!
Real-time PCR has proved to be a reliable and efficient analysis method in many areas. For laboratories who have avoided up to now the investments for PCR analysis, a new compact PCR cycler now makes it easy to get started.
Premi®Test is a microbial screening test that allows the detection of antibiotic residues, especially in fresh meat (beef, pork, poultry)…
RIDASCREEN® Ractopamin is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of ractopamine in urine, meat and liver and for…
RIDASCREEN® Clenbuterol is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of clenbuterol in milk, meat, liver, kidney, urine, plasma/serum,…
The solid phase extraction (SPE) with RIDA® C18 columns is an efficient technique for a fast and selective sample preparation,…
RIDASCREEN® Fumonisin ECO is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative determination of fumonisin in corn and feed. Please note:…
RIDASCREEN® β-Agonists is a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative analysis of β-Agonists in urine, serum, meat, liver, milk and…
Premi®Test is a microbial screening test that allows the detection of antibiotic residues, especially in fresh meat (beef, pork, poultry)…
Whether you want to analyze wine, beer, fruit juices, sweets, dairy or meat products: Enzymatic methods for the determination of sugar, acid, alcohol and other food components have become an indispensable part of food analysis. If you want to use enzymatic methods in on-site testing, here’s how it works.
Reference materials are indispensable in food analysis. Being an important component of quality assurance, they contribute to reliable and precise results. Here’s what you should know about them.
Compact Dry PA is a simple and safe test procedure for the determination and quantification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa counts in…
World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October to remind us that many people in the world are still suffering from hunger. Military conflicts, the COVID pandemic and climate change have recently exacerbated the situation again. How can access to healthy and safe food be improved for all people? Food waste is a major problem. […]
The antibiotic Florfenicol is brought on the market under various brand names and is used to control infections in cattle, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture. The compound is an effective broad-spectrum antibiotic and is considered as a less toxic alternative for chloramphenicol, which is banned world-wide because of its toxic effects.
The New Year 2016 has begun: A good moment to put your plans into action. You don’t have New Year’s resolutions yet and need a little inspiration? We’ve got an idea here: Enhance your career and participate in a workshop. Learn something new and get ahead professionally! We’ll help you to achieve this – with […]