Sensitive and Reliable Detection of Pine Nut Residues in Food - Safeguard Consumers and Meet Regulatory Standards

Pine nuts are edible seeds of pine trees and due to their rich flavor, are widely used in gastronomy as ingredients. Although pine nut allergies are relatively rare, they can be very severe in certain individuals. Even trace amounts of pine nut may trigger allergic reactions in sensitized people, potentially leading to anaphylactic shock in the most serious cases. As such, individuals with a pine nut allergy must strictly avoid consuming pine nuts or any food products that contain them.

Pine nuts are classified as regulated allergens in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and must therefore be clearly declared on food product labels. Cross-contamination — often a result of shared production lines — is a common concern. To mitigate this risk, advanced detection methods play a crucial role in accurately identifying pine nut traces, improving both food safety and regulatory compliance.

The new SENSISpec ELISA Pine Nut kit represents a highly sensitive detection system and is particularly capable of the quantification of pine nut residues in flours, cookies, ice cream, chocolate and meat.

This quantitative test is based on the principle of the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and available in two formats to suit your testing needs: 48 or 96 tests.

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