A variety of reliable mycotoxin ELISA kits for detecting mycotoxins in a variety of recognised commodities.
ELISA kits that are simple to use and inexpensive to test for mycotoxins in a variety of commodities to protect humans and animals from harmful mycotoxin side effects.
Mycotoxins as indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “Toxic chemicals produced naturally by some species of mold” (fungi). Molds that create mycotoxins can be found on a variety of foods, including cereals, dried fruits, nuts, and spices.
Mold can grow before or after harvest, during storage, and on/in the food itself, especially in warm, moist, and humid environments. The majority of mycotoxins are chemically stable and can resist food processing.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has set the maximum number of mycotoxins in food at very low concentrations due to their toxicity with respect to food safety. Aflatoxin levels in wheat and milk, for example, ranging from 0.5 to 15 ppb. It is critical to have a highly sensitive system for reliable mycotoxin analysis.
Krishgen Biosystem provides a comprehensive set of solutions, ranging from lateral flow and ELISA kits for screening to confirmatory Immunoaffinity columns for HPLC/Ms analysis of selected mycotoxins and rapid test analysis of a wide spectrum of mycotoxins in a variety of food matrices.
1. Mycotoxins in Grain and Cereals
According to estimates, mycotoxin contamination can be found in up to 25% of all crops. As a result, numerous countries have enacted legislation establishing maximum mycotoxin limits. Some of them are extremely challenging due to their high level of toxicity. In India, mycotoxin B1 has a maximum level of 15 µg/kg, while ochratoxin has a maximum level of 20 µg/kg
ELISA, Rapid Tests & Immunoaffinity columns for HPLC/Ms can identify mycotoxins in grain at levels below the stated legal limits. Krishgen Biosystem offers a complete portfolio for detecting mycotoxins in grain, from screening to confirmatory analysis.Climate change is also adding to the uncertainty of mycotoxin growth. More than ever, testing and mitigation are critical. Krishgen Biosystem has the proper combination of methods and technology to match your demands, whether you need rapid screening, high throughput, ultimate verification and quantification, or any combination of these.
2. Mycotoxins in Milk and Dairy Products
Aflatoxin B1 is the most genotoxic of the mycotoxins, and it is transformed to aflatoxin M1 when consumed by cows. FSSAI has fixed the limit of Aflatoxin M1 at 0.5 µg/kg for milk (liquid), 6 µg/kg for skimmed milk powder and 4 µg/kg for whole milk powder.
The Qualichek Aflatoxin ELISA kit provides for quick aflatoxin testing in milk. The Immunoaffinity column for mycotoxins by Krishgen Biosystem is the solution of choice for successful chromatographic separation of total aflatoxins, B1 and M1 and for achieving the 0.5-ppb limit without the requirement for derivatization.
3. Mycotoxins in Wine and Beverages
Fungi can infect grapes and produce fungal infection. Among these, Aspergillus carbonarius produces ochratoxin A (OTA), a mycotoxin of great concern in wine since it does not decompose over the various stages of wine production.
According to the FSSAI, the maximum amount of OTA allowed is 2 ppb. Krishgen Biosystem provides a wide range of technologies, including ELISA, Rapid Tests & Immunoaffinity columns for HPLC/Ms, to assist you in detecting and quantifying mycotoxins in wine and other beverages.
4. Mycotoxins in Petfood
Grain and cereal by-products that aren’t fit for human consumption are used to make dry pet food. Contamination of these by-products with mycotoxins, toxigenic fungal metabolites, poses a major health risk to pets. In the last few years, there have been several reports of aflatoxin outbreaks in commercial pet diets.
Pet food safety issues affect the whole pet food industry, even if they only effect a tiny fraction of commercial pet foods owing to recalls and loss of consumer loyalty. The raw mycotoxins in grains regulation limit imposed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is 20 ppb.
Aflatoxin levels in some commercial pet diets are normally about 1-2 ppb. With this portfolio, Krishgen Biosystem can offer ELISA, Rapid Tests & Immunoaffinity columns for HPLC/Ms needed to screen, detect, and quantify mycotoxins in pet food at levels substantially below the existing regulatory thresholds.
