Analysis of Food Allergen

Food allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to a food protein (an allergen). Food allergies are different from food intolerance, and sometimes food allergy symptoms overlap with symptoms of other medical conditions. This is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting 10 to 40% of people worldwide. Currently, some food allergens are listed on food labels. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) lists the eight major food allergens: milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish, which cause most allergic reactions in many countries. Therefore, it is very important to accurately analyze food allergy and mark relevant food labeling through the professional technical team.

Alfa Chemistry can provide advanced technology to analyze the food allergens listed in certain food label. We can better determine a variety of food allergens and provide customers with the best quality services.

Fig. 1 Food allergens: Peanut, soy, wheat     Fig. 2 Food allergens: Crab, fish, milk, egg

• What Do We Offer?

Alfa Chemistry food allergen testing services help you meet food labeling requirements and safeguard the public interest. As a part of the food allergen control chain, we can detect if there is certain food in the product.

• What Do We Detect?

We provide tests on the following foods that may contain the allergens listed in labels, including milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish.

• What Do We Use?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) can be used to determine the presence of food allergens.

Contact Alfa Chemistry for your food allergen tests to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect consumers.