Note: We only carry the Pine Nut Lateral Flow Test.
Pine nuts, in combination with other tree nuts, constitute a relatively common cause of food allergy capable of triggering severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Accordingly, numerous countries require that food labels clearly indicate pine nut content. To assist the food industry in establishing effective food safety practices, AllergenControl™ has developed a rapid test kit that can reliably detect pine nut seed residues in food and on surfaces and equipment.
This test kit is designed for use in the qualitative determination of pine nut 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™ Pine Nut Residue Lateral Flow Test features polyclonal antibodies directed against pine nut proteins configured in both sandwich and competitive format. To operate the kit, the surface is first sampled and then the sample is 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-F10)
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-E10)
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
* matrix-free determination
For additional information or assistance with using this test kit, please contact Microbiologique at (206)525-0412.