Bioavid Mustard Hook Line allergen rapid test Mustard

The Bioavid Lateral Flow Mustard with included Hook Line is an immunochromatographic test for the sensitive and qualitative detection of mustard residues on surfaces (e.g. hygiene control in food production lines), during cleaning, in process water (CIP water), and in food samples. The integrated Hook Line prevents false-negative interpretation of highly positive samples.

• Rapid test for the sensitive and qualitative detection of mustard residues on surfaces.
• Ideal for hygiene control in food production lines, process water (CIP water), and food samples.
• The integrated Hook Line prevents false-negative interpretation of high-positive samples.
• Fast and easy method to qualitatively detect mustard residues in food samples.
• Very simple and can be performed by untrained personnel.
• Can be stored at room temperature.
• Ideal tool for immediate testing in production facilities.
• Everything for swabbing is included in the kit.
• Contains the complete equipment for the analysis.
• Fast and reliable results in 10 minutes.

People who are allergic to mustard react to any ingredient of black, Indian brown, or yellow/white mustard. Mustard consists of oil, glycosides, and more than 20% protein, a portion of which has an allergenic effect. Even small traces of allergens in a food product can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people.

Mustard is used as a flavoring in meat, to prepare pasta, or as an ingredient in a wide variety of sauces, soups, sausages, salad dressings, and marinades. Therefore, it is often found in food as a hidden allergen. Food producers must check for cross-contamination. There are significant shortcomings in the labeling and quality assurance of allergens, particularly for mustard. Many products that are supposed to be mustard-free are already contaminated in the field or during processing. Cross-contamination of spices with the allergen likely occurred during processing (dust formation, during crushing) or packaging. Mustard contamination is often observed in bread available in bakeries. The allergen can be present as an ingredient or as a contaminant in raw and cooked products. According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, mustard and mustard products must be listed on food labels.

Dip Sticks are a user-friendly method and ensure a fast and reliable analysis. Applying the Bioavid Dip Sticks is very simple and can be performed by untrained personnel. All Bioavid test kits can be stored at room temperature and are therefore an ideal tool for immediate testing in production facilities. The Bioavid test kits contain the complete equipment for the analysis.

Sample preparation
• Surfaces (swabbing): wipe the surface with a cotton swab moistened with PBS and rinse the swab in the reaction vessel.
• Food samples: homogenize the food sample and centrifuge or filter.
• Liquid samples (e.g. CIP water): no preparation.

LOD (Limit of Detection)
• Mustard seed (in water): 1 ppm
• Spiked zero matrices: 10 - 20 ppm
• Surfaces (smears): ≤ 0.08 µg mustard/cm²
• CIP water: 1 ppm