Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit
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About Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1)
- What it is: the hydroxylated metabolite of AFB1 that cows (and other mammals) excrete into milk after ingesting AFB1-contaminated feed.
- Health status: Group 2B possible human carcinogen; particular concern for infant formula.
- EU + Codex MRL: 0.05 µg/kg in raw milk; 0.025 µg/kg in infant formula. SA dairy processors apply the same limits for export compliance.
- Where it's found: raw cow milk, buffalo milk, goat milk; dairy-derived products.
- Typical samples: raw tanker milk at reception, bulk tank, in-line sampling, retail cartons.
- Who cares in SA: dairy processors (every tanker), export-focused dairies, infant-formula manufacturers.
Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit is a competitive ELISA kit to detect aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk powder. Aflatoxin M₁ is a chemical compound of the aflatoxin class, a group of mycotoxins produced by three species of Aspergillus - Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, and the rare Aspergillus nomius - which contaminate plant and plant products. Aspergillus flavus produces only B-type aflatoxins. It is known as the most carcinogenic chemical. Thus strict residue limit of Aflatoxins are established in EU, USA, China, etc. As milk is the main food of babies, the current MRL of aflatoxin M1 in milk is set as 0.5ng/ml in USA and China, in EU, this number is 0.05ng/ml.
This kit is applicable for determination of aflatoxin M1 in milk, milk powder, fermented milk, butter, and cheese.
Key facts of the Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit
- Ready to use ELISA kit based on Competitive Immunoassay
- Total time required only 75min
- Highly specific to aflatoxin M1
- Applicable for both milk and milk products
Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit parameters
- Sensitivity: 0.01 ng/ml (ppb)
- Stability: 12 months when stored properly
- Accuracy: 80%-120%
Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit components
- Precoated microwell, 96wells
- aflatoxin M1 standard series, 0.01 - 0.81 ng/ml
- Enzyme conjugate
- TMB Substrate
- Stop solution (not available when shipping by air)
- Sample buffer
- Wash buffer
Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit related products
- Aflatoxin M1 Rapid Test Kitfor milk
- Aflatoxin B1 Rapid Test Kit for feed
- Aflatoxin B1 ELISA Kitfor feed and cereal
For more information about the aflatoxin M1 ELISA kit, please feel free to contact us.
Further readings on aflatoxin M1 testing
- Aflatoxin M1, wikipedia
- Prandini, Aldo, et al. "On the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in milk and dairy products." Food and chemical toxicology 47.5 (2009): 984-991.
- Galvano, Fabio, Vittorio Galofaro, and Giacomo Galvano. "Occurrence and stability of aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk products: a worldwide review." Journal of Food protection 59.10 (1996): 1079-1090.
- Rastogi, Shipra, et al. "Detection of aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk and infant milk products from Indian markets by ELISA." Food control 15.4 (2004): 287-290.