SENSISpec ELISA Milk (Casein) Allergen 96-Well Kit

Bovine milk is one of the most important allergenic food components, particularly for children. Even trace amounts of milk protein can trigger severe allergic reactions, up to anaphylactic shock. Individuals with milk allergy must strictly avoid milk and milk-containing food products. Hidden milk proteins in cookies, ready-to-eat products, and beverages represent a critical concern for allergic consumers. According to EU Directive 2003/89/EC, bovine milk additives must be labeled. Sensitive detection systems are required for the identification of milk proteins in food matrices. Approximately 80% of bovine milk proteins consist of casein, while β-lactoglobulin, the main whey allergen, represents more than 10% of total protein content. The SENSISpec Milk ELISA represents a highly sensitive detection system for milk proteins based on NIST 1549 reference material. The test can simultaneously quantify casein and β-lactoglobulin residues in food samples and has been validated for cookies, bread crumbs, sausage, orange juice, wine, soy products, and chocolate.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Detection and quantification of milk proteins in processed foods
• Validation of casein content in bakery products
• Analysis of dairy residues in meat-based products
• Quality control in beverage manufacturing (juice, wine)
• Allergen screening in chocolate and confectionery
• Compliance testing for EU Directive 2003/89/EC labeling requirements
• Quantification of milk allergen in plant-based alternatives
• Cross-contamination assessment in dedicated allergen-free facilities