The AlerTox Sticks line of easy, on-site allergen detection kits now includes a test especially for milk: AlerTox Sticks Total Milk. The kit is designed for food manufacturers whose foods, beverages and surfaces may become contaminated with milk proteins. Milk. It’s used as an ingredient across consumer goods ranging from cheese to make-up. Since milk […]
Keeping your facility free of cross contact with allergens means less chance of recalls, leading to very loyal customers. Almonds are a great ingredient in countless dishes, desserts and confections. Unless, of course, you happen to be one of the unlucky 1% that are allergic! Cross contact from almonds can have serious repercussions for these […]
It’s important to have confidence in your quality control plan. Maybe you’re training new employees on gluten testing. Maybe you’ve gotten some unexpected results while running routine tests. Maybe you want to ensure that your test kit and testing environment haven’t been contaminated with gluten. What can you do to assure that your results are […]
The main function of oil during the frying process is to confer desirable texture and flavor to food. Since food absorbs oil in the process of frying, oil becomes an essential ingredient. The quality of fryer oil must be considered if you want to maintain a high standard for your final product. Eight reasons why […]
Caring about your fry oil’s Total Polar Content: better for health, better for business. Nowadays, deep-frying food is one of the most widespread culinary and industrial cooking techniques in the world. Fried products are well perceived by customers because of their texture and distinctive flavor. But light, heat and moisture all take their toll during […]
Why is the G12 antibody so uniquely suited to gluten detection? The GlutenTox line of test kits is powered by the G12 antibody, which was developed by Biomedal in response to the growing body of research surrounding gluten and gluten toxicity. While you certainly don’t need to know anything about what makes the G12 antibody […]
Eggs are a commonly used ingredient in food production across all markets. Egg protein can also be found in personal care products, like shampoo. This prevalence is the key reason for including egg as one of the Big 8 allergens under scrutiny. What causes the egg allergen reaction? There are as many as 23 proteins […]
If you’re a food producer, the Big 8 Allergens pose a risk to your products, your customers, and the reputation of your company. Milk allergy is counted among the most common of those allergens that affect children. Milk allergy isn’t the same as lactose intolerance, and the two have vastly different causes and consequences. As […]
Soy is one of the “Big 8” allergens in the US, while also being widely used in the food industry, in particular as texturizer, emulsifier and protein filler. Many non-food products, including personal care products, pet food, adhesives and lubricants can also contain Soy. For instance, Soy lecithin can be present in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Soy […]
Tree Nuts are one of the most potent allergenic foods in proportion to the amount that can set off a severe reaction. Keeping your facility free from contamination by this common allergen is very important if you are complying with FDA labeling guidelines, especially given the rise in recalls due to allergen contamination. One important […]
