Food Allergen Testing (Peanut, Walnut, Milk, Seafood, Egg, Flour, etc.)

Food allergens are considered as some certain substances in the food that can cause immune reactions and allergic reactions matched to specific populations. Allergic reactions caused by food allergens can bring different allergic reactions that may attack respiratory system,gastrointestinal system,central nervous system,skin,muscle and skeleton. Some of them even can lead to anaphylactic shock, which poses a threat to life and health of mankind.The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) stipulates that eight kinds of food ingredients that could cause allergenic reactions including cereals containing gluten, crustacean animals, eggs, fish and its products, peanuts, soybean and soybean products, milk and dairy products (including lactose), nuts and nut products, sulfites with concentration of 10 mg/kg or more. In addition, CAC stipulated that these ingredients must be marked on food labels. According to the requirements of CAC on labeling of food allergens, the European Union (EU), the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand have already established the compulsory acts on food allergens.

Figure 1. Some typical food allergens

With the improvement of living standards and the weakening of the human body resistance, the food allergens have become a serious problem affecting the public health of more than 220 million people worldwide. The food allergenic ingredients or micro-allergens produced during food processing are a huge health threat to sensitive individuals. In most production lines, more than one product is produced, which may result in unintended contamination with allergens. Therefore, for enterprises, reliable allergen analysis must be applied to determine adequate labels to protect consumers.

Figure 2. Number and types of food allergens (total food allergens=1076) declared in 505 food products' ingredient list and/or contains statement.

As a trustworthy and reliable partner, Alfa Chemistry provides immunochemical and molecular biological techniques to analyze food allergens. The accurate and reliable detection of allergens can ensure the safety and quality of your products and processes. Verify food labelling to avoid product recalls and ultimately guarantee your brand image.

Alfa Chemistry offers allergen analysis for:

• Peanut Allergen

• Walnut Allergen

• Milk Allergen

• Seafood Allergen

• Egg Allergen

• Flour Allergen

• Shellfish Allergen

• Soy Allergen

• Many More

Our Advantages:

• Precise and accurate analytical data

• High-qualified professional talents

• Advanced Testing Capabilities

• Convenient sample collection

• Complete testing equipment

• Short time-consuming

• Reasonable price

• Good service attitude

Alfa Chemistry is professional in food allergen testing and we can provide accurate and reliable tests results within the time constraints. We offer allergen testing for raw material and various products. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concern or would like us to perform any food allergen testing.

Reference

• Jan Mei Soon.(2018) 'Food allergen labelling: “May contain” evidence from Malaysia',Food Research International, 108, 455-464.