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.
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…
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.
On June 7th, 2024, the world comes together to mark World Food Safety Day, highlighting the critical importance of ensuring food safety across the globe. This year’s theme underscores the necessity of being prepared to tackle food safety incidents swiftly and effectively. It targets to draw attention and motivate action to help prevent, detect and […]
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.
The World Allergy Week provides an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies, safety, and testing. In this article, we’ll explore food allergies, recent food recalls due to undeclared allergens, the most common allergens involved, and food testing methods options. Food allergies Food allergies remain a global public health issue. Some food allergies, especially […]
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.
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.
Mousiness (or mousy taint) is making a comeback. Long considered a niche fault associated with natural or low-intervention winemaking, this off-flavor is increasingly being reported in a wider range of wines – including conventional styles. For wineries and labs alike, it presents both a sensory and microbiological challenge. Fortunately, modern tools like real-time PCR can […]
In the beverage industry, particularly in the production of fruit juices and soft drinks, microbial contamination poses considerable challenges to product quality and shelf life. While strict hygiene protocols and pasteurization processes aim to mitigate contamination, certain resilient microorganisms, such as molds, yeasts & bacteria, continue to present issues. Among these, Alicyclobacillus species, yeasts, and […]
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 SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE is a multiplex real-time PCR test kit for the fast and simple isolation and differentiation…
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…
The SureFood® GMO ID 4plex Soya III is a multiplex real-time PCR kit for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation…
The SureFood® ALLERGEN Coconut is a real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection of specific coconut (Cocos nucifera) DNA sequences…
The Lateral Flow Soy (Art. No. BLH712-15), 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 Egg (Art. No. BLH708-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
Assay for the positive identification of species content (various) in cooked samples: ELISA-TEK™ Cooked Mixed Species Kit: customized (Art. No.…
The Lateral Flow Sesame (Art. No. BLH709-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Walnut (Art. No. BLH707-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, laboratories face increasing pressure to maintain food security while managing costs. Mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds produced by certain moulds, pose a significant threat to global agriculture. They can arise both pre-harvest and during storage, leading to crop losses and impacting food safety. As a result, strict regulations are […]
The Lateral Flow Peanut (Art. No. BLH706-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Crustacean (Art. No. BLH716-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Macadamia (Art. No. BLH705-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Pistachio (Art. No. BLH711-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
The Lateral Flow Cashew (Art. No. BLH710-15), with included hook line from bioavid, is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive…
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…
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…
Towards a sustainable, safe, and healthy food future! Sustainable, healthy and safe food products are the norms in nowadays food industry. But what is the impact of new food trends as plant based products, up-cycling, climate change, “innocent consumption”, biotechnology, food security? Is this the usual food technology evolution or are we at the eve […]
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 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Plant-based food consists mostly or entirely of ingredients derived from plants. This includes grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Plant-based diets have gained popularity in recent years due to their environmental sustainability. Additionally, plant-based diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use compared to animal-based diets. Many people choose plant-based food to follow a plant-based diet for ethical reasons as well, as it avoids the use of animal products. There are many plant-based foods available, ranging from burgers, chicken nuggets and sausages to several milk alternatives based on almond, oat or soy.
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.
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!
We are proud to sponsor and exhibit at the 6th Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS) from May 20 – May 22, 2025, a three-day event you won’t want to miss. FAMS 2025 promises to feature an impressive lineup of experts from the global food allergen management community, offering a platform to share insights, exchange ideas, […]
Specialty ELISA test method (competitive) for gluten detection in fermented and hydrolyzed food! Ensures safe quantitative analysis of prolamine peptide…
Fast and easy ELISA test method for gluten detection! Ensures a safe, fast and easy quantitative analysis of gluten residues…
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 […]
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 […]
The 2023 European wheat and barley harvest has captured attention due to its intricate interplay with weather conditions. This year’s season was more than exciting, presenting a blend of opportunities and obstacles for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. From the promising start with minimal Fusarium contamination risk during flowering to the unexpected challenge of mold contamination […]
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.
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. […]
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.
Visit us at the world’s leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and Analytica Conference Five exhibition halls full of expertise: analytica presents innovative products, systems, components and applications for the entire laboratory value chain in industry and research. You are sure to find the right solution for your needs here. Virtual presentation of […]
In two weeks’ time, in Amsterdam, the World Mycotoxin Forum will take place for the 10th time. This year, we will meet to share our experiences with mycotoxin testing and also talk about its future tendency. This international conference is a great opportunity to meet with representatives from industries, universities and the governments from all […]
For anyone who suffers from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, beer has long been off-limits. Fortunately, this has changed in recent years and celiacs now have access to an increasingly broad range of gluten-free beer that tastes just as good as normal beer. However, manufacture is very complex. We have compiled the biggest challenges for […]
Vitamins are organic molecules important for human growth and health. Specifically, the human body requires 13 vitamins to stay healthy, each with a different biochemical function. Vitamins are divided into two groups, based on the way they break down once ingested. Water-soluble vitamins are not easily stored as they break down quickly upon ingestion. Fat-soluble […]
The free-from sector is continually growing within the food industry. Companies involved in this industry require a robust allergen management system that includes the appropriate allergen testing to protect their brand and to ensure consumer safety. The easy-to-use and rapid bioavid lateral flow tests obtain reliable qualitative information about the presence of specific allergen residues […]
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…
RIDA®CHECK is a rapid swab test for monitoring the efficiency of surface cleaning procedures in the production environment. The test…