Gluten is the name given to a range of proteins found in all forms of wheat, barley, rye, and small rye. These proteins help bind foods together and keep them in shape. Many everyday foods contain gluten, such as bread, baked goods, crackers, cereals, pasta, and beer. However, gluten is also an ingredient in various less obvious foods, such as soups, sauces, and salad dressings. People sensitive to gluten may experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, and fatigue after consuming gluten. Eliminating gluten from the diet may improve these symptoms. People with celiac disease should consume a completely gluten-free diet. It is critical to accurately monitor the gluten content of foods prepared for people with celiac disease and to keep the gluten levels in their diet below the prescribed limits.
Manufacturers who produce gluten-free foods must ensure that their products meet the legal requirements for gluten-free foods. Testing for gluten is a key element in quality control. Our skilled scientists develop gluten testing and quantification platforms and perform tests using gluten-containing and/or spiked samples. As a global allergen testing company, Lifeasible is focused on providing efficient and cost-effective gluten testing services for the quality control of your products.
We offer several methods to detect gluten in food.
| Detection Techniques | Gluten in Food |
| PCR Techniques | Detection of maltolysin in raw and processed samples. |
| Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) | Detection and quantification of gluten contamination in food samples, such as identification of gluten in beer made from wheat, barley, or buckwheat. |
| Column Chromatography | Characterization, separation, and quantification of gluten in grain seeds. |
| Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy | Detection of gluten contamination in gluten-free products. |
| Immunological Methods | Sandwich ELISA for large antigens only. Competitive ELISA is suitable for detecting minor size antigens with a single epitope. |
Lifeasible is committed to providing professional and customized solutions for detecting gluten in food to customers worldwide. We look forward to working with you, and you will benefit from our one-stop shop for everything from testing and reporting to the highest standards of post-analysis. If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us for more information.
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