Scottish testing kit manufacturer R-Biopharm Rhône has developed a new testing method for use with its range of kits to find toxins in beer and cereals.
The Glasgow-based company is working with brewers and test labs across the country to test cereals for mycotoxins before they are used to produce beer, and to test the final products themselves. The development follows the discovery of microscopic fungi in more than 150 European beer brands that would cause serious risks to consumers drinking more than two pints per day.
One of the most abundant toxins, called HT-2, appeared in 9% of the samples, R-Biopharm Rhône said. The firm provides a range of test formats to detect these toxins depending on testing requirements, including immunoaffinity columns, ELISAs and lateral flow devices.
R-Biopharm Rhône product manager Claire Milligan said: “The kits are designed to be easy to use and to deliver a clear result. We see it being of significant use to people involved in the processing of cereals, and also beer makers.”
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