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Allergen Detection Kits

Food allergies are a growing public health concern. These trigger severe adverse allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe and may pose serious risks to particularly children and adults with allergies (2). Allergen detection refers to the process of identifying and measuring the presence of allergenic substances in food or other samples. The most common food allergens include gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, Seafood, etc.

Accurate detection of allergens is essential for ensuring food safety and quality control before distribution and packaging. Food industries must have reliable and sensitive methods to detect and quantify allergens in food products as this allows proper labeling, ensures that consumers with food allergies can make informed choices, and avoids potential health risks (3). Additionally, allergen detection helps in monitoring cross-contamination during food processing, ensuring food safety and compliance with regulations (1).

The major applications of allergen detection lie in various categories of Food production and processing, Food services and retail, Quality control and research. Assure non-contaminated products are in compliance with the regulations for labeling allergens:

Clause no. 2.4.6 under sub-section 2 (a) of Food Safety Standards rules-2011 of FSSAI (Food Safety Standards Authority of India)
EU 1169/2011
US FDA – FALCPA (Food allergen labeling and consumer protection act, 2004)

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Milk Allergen Detection kit

Food allergy testing confirms that allergens are excluded in "allergen-free" food formulations. Milk allergies, unlike lactose intolerance, are not digestive disorders, but instead an overreaction of the immune system to the proteins in milk, especially cow's milk.

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Egg Detection kit

An inflammatory response to proteins in eggs is referred to as an egg allergy. The immune system of a person who has an egg allergy misinterprets the proteins in eggs as foreign invaders when they consume eggs.

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Peanut Allergen Detection kit

Peanut allergies can trigger severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening for allergic individuals even with trace amounts. Identifying peanut allergens is vital for maintaining food safety, legal compliance, and the welfare of consumers.

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Gluten Detection kit

The majority of food allergies are IgE-mediated, indicating that the body generates an abundance of antibodies that are particularly directed contrary to the proteins in particular foods.

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Soya Detection kit

Soya is a legume similar to beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts, and it is a versatile component found in many different processed foods. Conversely, the soya allergen interprets proteins as potentially hazardous invaders and attempts to repel them off, resulting in an allergic reaction that can trigger the body's immune system in susceptible individuals.

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Mustard Detection kit

Mustard is one of fourteen key allergens that must be listed on prepared food and is a highly prevalent spice allergy that can affect both adults and children.