3M™ Almond Allergen Rapid Kit

DETECTION OF ALMOND ALLERGENS IN FOOD, RINSE WATERS AND SWABS 

The 3M™ Almond Protein Rapid Kits is a sensitive, ready to use lateral flow device for on-site routine testing for almond protein.

Allergens can be detected at any stage of the production process from ingredient testing through to finished product analysis. The lateral flow device provides hygiene test result within 11 minutes, enabling corrective actions to be implemented quickly when required.

• One step extraction 
• Results in 11 minutes
• Hook Line - avoids false negatives
• Long shelf life – 2 years from manufacture

The Hook Test Advantage

The hook effect or prozone effect is well-recognised phenomenon where high levels of antigen/allergen can produce false negative results in immunoassays. This may cause food processors to release product that actually contains dangerous levels of allergens that pose a high risk to allergy sufferers. The 3M Allergen kits have an additional Hook Line detection system in their strips to identify this problem, providing great confidence and security in your allergen reporting.

 Each test kit comes complete with strips, extraction tubes and extraction buffer.

Almond Allergens

Almond (Prunus dulcis)  is considered as a tree nut although almond belongs to the family of Rosaceae that also includes apple, pear, peach, cherry, plum, nectarine, apricot, and strawberry. Severity of almond-induced allergic reactions ranges from slight oral allergy syndrome (itching at the mouth and/or tongue soon after chewing and ingesting the fruit) to severe, it is one of the major three tree nuts that can cause a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction in some people. Almonds are used as an ingredient in many food products such as breakfast cereals, and may be used in the same area as products which claim to be free of Almond residue. Cross contamination in such food manufacturing areas is an important food safety concern and preventative measures must be in place. The 3M™ Almond Protein Rapid kit is a tool for food manufacturer to prevent the release of contaminated product.

Specifications: 

• Limit of Detection:
  • 2µg / 100cm² Swab Testing
  • 2ppm (finished product and rinse water testing)
• Range of Detection:
  • 2-10000ppm egg white

 Video Demonstration

3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay CIP Protocol
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay Swab Protocol
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay Liquid Protocol
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay Liquid Chocolate Protocol
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay Solid Protocol
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Kit Assay Result Interpretation

Brochures

3M™ Allergen Kit at a Glance
3M™ Allergen Brochure
3M™ Food Allergen Control
  

Instructions

3M™ Almond Protein Rapid Kit Instructions

Ordering Details

Cat No: 3ML25ALM                 3M™Almond Protein Rapid Kit                   Pack Size: 25 tests

Cat No: 3MECS100                 3M™ Environmental Collection Swab        Pack Size: 100 tests

Cat No: 3MTP100                    3M™ Transfer Pipette 100uL                       Pack Size: 100 tests