Romer Labs has launched its Agrastrip Allergen Test Kit range of immunological rapid tests in lateral-flow format, for the detection of allergens in food, rinse waters and environmental swabs.
Lateral flow devices are a fast and easy-to-use detection method.
The Agrastrip Allergen range of test kits allow on-site detection of multiple food allergens.
A food allergy is typically an immune-system response to a protein present in food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful.
Common food allergens are gluten-containing cereals, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, lupines, nuts, milk, mustard, sesame, celery and molluscs.
Food allergies affect 1-3 per cent of the whole population and 5-8 per cent of children.
Even minor exposure to a food allergen in the milligram range can cause symptoms from mild skin rashes to a fatal anaphylactic shock.
Cross contamination during the production process often occurs, so that residues of food allergens from different products may be present.
Agrastrip Allergen Test Kits are easy to use, accurate and affordable food-allergen detection systems for ingredients, prepared foods, equipment and cleaning procedures.
Results can be read in approximately 10 minutes, which is critical in today's food production for the real-time decisions needed.
With the Agrastrip Allergen Test Kits, easy and fast determination of allergens is possible, ensuring safe food and contributing to consumer protection.
