Aflatoxin B1
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Description
The aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) are a group of structurally related, extremely toxic compounds produced by the mouldsAspergillus flavus, A. paraciticus and A. nomius. Aflatoxins cause cancer, mainly of the liver but also of the gut, lungs and breast. These moulds mainly occur in food, feed and their ingredients. The most frequently contaminated matrices are cereals, rice, maize, soy, tree nuts and peanuts. The EU has set maximum permissible limits for the Aflatoxins. Europroxima has solutions for Aflatoxins these being a kit for Aflatoxin B1, a kit for Total Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) and a kit for Aflatoxin M1.
Technical specifications
Kit features
- Kit components are reusable after opening the kit
- Performance criteria per lot
- Available validation studies
- Continuous successful participation to FAPAS Proficiency tests
Format
- 96 wells (12×8)
Sample kind
- Cereals, rice, maize, soy, tree nuts, peanuts etc
Test time
- 90min (60 + 30)
Sensitivity
- 0,3 to 2 ng/gr depending on sample kind
Results
- Photometric at 450nm
Expiry
- 12 months
