ELISA SYSTEMS is please to announce the release of our new assay for Buckwheat.



Buckwheat Protein Residue

Product Code: ESBWPRD - 48
Microwell ELISA For Laboratory Use Only

For screening for the presence of Buckwheat Protein Residues in Food Products and Environmental Samples.

Intended Use
The ELISA SYSTEMS Buckwheat Protein Residue assay is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that may be used to screen appropriate food products for the presence of Buckwheat protein material caused by cross-contamination with Buckwheat products and residues. This assay is a rapid and reliable test which significantly reduces the time required to screen appropriate food products for the presence of Buckwheat residues.

Commodities that have shown suitability for use with this kit include:

Soy Flour, Cookie Mix, Fried Noodles, Egg Pasta, Pasta, Semolina, Plain Wheat Flour, Polenta, Corn (Maize) Flour, Sushi Rice, Brown Medium Grain Rice, Long Grain White Rice.

Background:
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) has been recognized as a common food allergen in Korea, Japan and other countries. There is a growing interest in buckwheat products as a health food and as a substitute for wheat flour in gluten-allergenic persons in Western countries.


This assay is based on comparison to Buckwheat Flour Protein Concentrations

Controls Supplied
0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 ppm Buckwheat Protein