SENSISpec ELISA Milk (Casein) Allergen 48-Well

Cow's milk is one of the most important allergenic food components, particularly for children. Even minute quantities of bovine milk can trigger allergic reactions that may lead to anaphylactic shock in severe cases. Consequently, individuals with milk allergy must strictly avoid milk and milk-containing food products. Hidden milk proteins in products such as cookies, ready-to-eat foods, and beverages present a critical concern for milk-allergic consumers.

Pursuant to EU Directive 2003/89/EG, bovine milk addition must be declared on product labels. Sensitive detection systems are required for identifying bovine milk in food matrices. Approximately 80% of bovine milk proteins consist of casein, while β-lactoglobulin, a major whey allergen, represents more than 10% of total protein content.

SENSISpec Milk ELISA represents a highly sensitive detection system for milk proteins based on NIST 1549 reference material. The assay quantifies casein and β-lactoglobulin residues in food samples and has been validated for cookies, bread crumbs, sausage, orange juice, wine, soy products, and chocolate matrices.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Detection of milk allergens in bakery products
• Verification of milk residues in processed foods
• Analysis of hidden milk proteins in beverages
• Quality control in dairy-free product manufacturing
• Allergen management in sausage and meat products
• Compliance testing for EU food labeling regulations
• Validation of milk contamination in soy-based products
• Analysis of chocolate and confectionery matrices