Milk allergy rapid test kit | bioavid Lateral Flow Milk BL623-15

1. Intended use

The milk allergy rapid test kit (product code BL623-15) with the hook line included by bioavid is an immunochromatographic assay for the sensitive and qualitative detection of milk residues on surfaces (e.g. swab testing for hygiene control in food production lines), in cleaning and process water (CIP water) and in food samples.

**NEW**

All surface swabs are now included in the product set!

2. General information

- Cow's milk allergy is the most common food allergy in infants and young children. Although most children eventually outgrow milk allergy, milk allergy is also one of the most common food allergies in adults.

- Cow's milk contains several proteins with allergenic potential. The most important ones are casein and ß-lactoglobulin. Cow's milk contains 3.2% protein, including approx. About 10% ß-lactoglobulin (the leading whey protein), approx. 80% casein and approx. 10% other proteins. A sample containing 1 mg/kg milk protein therefore corresponds to a milk content of about 31 mg/kg milk. Casein is heat stable, whereas ß-lactoglobulin is heat sensitive. Most people with milk allergy are allergic to both protein fractions of milk. The most important allergen for children is β-lactoglobulin, while casein predominates later in adults.

- It is important to note that milk allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme that breaks down lactose (milk sugar). Milk allergy, on the other hand, is a true food allergy caused by the allergenic components of milk protein. Milk is consumed directly, as a drink or as processed products such as ice cream, butter, yoghurt or cheese. Cow's milk powder is widely used in baked goods, sauces and desserts. Casein can be present as an ingredient or as a contaminant in raw and processed food products. Skimmed milk powder or casein/caseinate are often added to food products (e.g. sausages) to increase the protein content or as a thickener.

- Food production lines and the food itself must be free of residues to prevent these allergic reactions. The effectiveness of cleaning can be verified using lateral flow methods to detect milk. Under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, milk and milk products must be declared on food labels. Similar regulations apply in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

3. Accessories the customer can choose to buy additionally

- bioavid Absorbent Buffer

4. Specifications of the milk allergy rapid test kit | bioavid Lateral Flow Milk BL623-15

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