Mustard Kit now available

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



Mustard Seed Protein Residue

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


Intended Use

The ELISA SYSTEMS Mustard Seed Protein Residue assay is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that may be used to screen appropriate food products for the presence of Mustard seed protein material.


Background:

The European Directive 2003/89/EC includes Mustard as a declared food
allergen and as such, must be included where applicable, under the
appropriate labelling laws regarding food allergens. Mustard is widely used
as a flavouring agent, as well as for it’s texture enhancing and emulsification capacity in various food preparations, particularly with salad dressings and meats.

This assay has been shown to detect the seed proteins from: White Mustard (Brassica alba - sometimes known as Sinapis alba or Yellow Mustard , as well as Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) and also protein from another Mustard seed: Brassica juncea ( Brown Mustard).

Interpretation of Results:
This assay is based on comparison to soluble Mustard seed protein.


Please note: A special extraction solution is required for samples
consisting of or containing Polyphenols, including: Wine, Herbs, Tannins.
Item code: ESADDSOL