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Eastern Biotechnology offers rapid test strips to analyze food and beverages. These test strips are reliable and efficient, providing quick results for quality control purposes. They are an essential tool for ensuring consistent product quality and safety. Mycotoxins are toxic natural secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi (such as Aspergillus and Fusarium) on agricultural commodities during growth or storage.
These toxins pose health risks to both humans and animals, as they can be cytotoxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or immunosuppressive.
To combat this, rapid immunodiagnostic tests have been developed for screening food and feed for mycotoxins. Here are some key points about these rapid test strips:
Purpose: Rapid test strips allow for quick on-site (pre)-screening of agricultural commodities. They provide results within approximately 15 minutes, making them valuable tools for routine quality monitoring.
Applications: These test strips are used to detect mycotoxins in various food and feed samples. They help identify contaminated batches promptly, allowing for timely intervention.
Requirements: Rapid test strips need to be robust, fast, and cost-effective. They should withstand field conditions and provide reliable results.
Gold Colloid-Based Immuno-Chromatographic Test Strips: One common format for mycotoxin detection involves gold colloid-based immuno-chromatographic test strips. These strips are easy to handle and allow on-site pre-screening. If the analyte (such as a mycotoxin) is present in the sample, a colored line becomes visible on the test strip12.
Importance and Integration
Given the health risks associated with mycotoxins, regulatory bodies have set limits and recommendations for their presence in food and feed. Rapid screening tests, including these test strips, play a vital role in ensuring compliance with these standards.
So, the next time you enjoy your favorite food or beverage, remember that behind the scenes, rapid test strips are quietly working to keep us safe and healthy! 🌟🔬🍽️
For more in-depth information, you can explore the research article by Krska and Molinelli1. They delve into the fascinating world of mycotoxin analysis using these innovative strips.