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Allergies to tree nuts including almonds are relatively common and can present as life-threatening allergic reactions. Accordingly, numerous countries require that food labels clearly indicate almond content. Almond prepared as a “milk” substitute for dairy has been subjected to prolonged thermal thermal processing rendering the allergens relatively indiscernible using standard detection methods. To address this issue, AllergenControl™ has developed a rapid test kit that reliably detects almond milk residues in food, surfaces and equipment.
This test kit is designed for use in the qualitative determination of almond milk residues obtained from sampling foods (solids, powders, and liquids) and surfaces. The test is intended for laboratory use only and should only be performed by trained personnel.
The AllergenControl™ Almond Milk Residue Lateral Flow Test features polyclonal antibodies directed against almond milk proteins configured in both sandwich and competitive format. To operate the kit, the sample is first subjected to a short extraction step. The sample extract is then directly applied to the lateral flow device sample port, where it is allowed to migrate across the reagent zone thus enabling visualization of the Sandwich test Line (T) and Competitive Test Line (0) results. In addition, the reagent zone includes a Procedural Control Line (C) to minimize the potential for false negative outcomes.
(Product code: PA-F25)
Limit of Detection*: 1.0 μg protein/g or 1 ppm
Sample Extraction Time: 1 min or 15 min
Test Operation Time: 15 min
(Product Code: PA-E25)
Limit of Detection*: 0.1 μg protein/swab, 1 ppm protein (rinse water)
Sample Extraction Time: 1 min or 15 min
Test Operation Time: 15 min
For additional information or assistance with using this test kit, please contact Microbiologique at (206)525-0412.
* matrix-free determination
