Food allergens - PCR services
Ensure compliance with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 with CellMade's allergen PCR services. We detect thermally stable DNA in highly processed foods with a 24-48h turnaround.
CellMade allergen PCR services provide a rapid 24–48h turnaround time, utilizing advanced Real-Time PCR (qPCR) to overcome the limitations of protein-based detection in highly processed food matrices. While aggressive treatments like UHT, autoclaving, or fermentation can denature proteins and trigger false negatives in traditional immunoassays, our molecular services target thermally stable, species-specific DNA to ensure absolute taxonomic precision. This approach is essential for distinguishing regulated allergens, such as celery, from related species and ensuring strict compliance with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Engineered for high sensitivity, our qPCR suite features integrated internal and external controls to eliminate false negatives caused by matrix inhibitors, providing the definitive qualitative data necessary to support "free-from" claims and robust allergen management programs.
