Plant allergens (allergenic proteins) are found in a wide range of foods. Plant allergenic proteins are divided into different families based on sequence and structural homology The vast majority of plant food allergens are contained in only a few protein superfamilies and families. The amount of protein in any given allergen source can cause an allergic reaction in an individual with an atopic response. Allergic reactions to the consumption of allergenic foods manifest themselves in a wide range of symptoms from mild to severe, including skin and respiratory reactions, oral allergy syndrome (OAS), celiac disease, and anaphylactic reactions. A wide range of methods has been developed for the detection of plant allergens in food.
Our skilled scientists develop a wide range of detection platforms for phytoallergens in foods, including immunoassay assays (ELISA, biosensors), PCR-type variants, and various combinations of coupled liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses. Our advanced technology platform will provide efficient and cost-effective food allergen testing services to ensure your 100% satisfaction. The effectiveness of any method we offer for detecting a specific allergen in a particular food depends on various parameters determined by the allergen itself, the food, and the technical characteristics of the method.
As a global company for allergen detection, Lifeasible specializes in the detection and quantification of specific plant-derived food allergens, including species-specific allergen proteins and species-specific DNA. We develop customized procedures for the detection of plant-derived allergens in food, including:
We offer different extraction procedures for analytes with different biochemical properties, such as proteins and DNA, to help you obtain high-purity and high-yield extracts.
| Detection of Legume Allergens | Detection of Cereal Allergens | Detection of Vegetable and Fruit Allergens | Detection of Tree-Nut Allergens |
| Peanut. Soybean. Lupin. Pea, chickpea, bean, lentil, and fenugreek. Others. |
Wheat (Triticum spp.). Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Rye (Secale cereale). Oats (Avena sativa). Corn (Zea mays). Rice (Oryza sativa). Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum). Sorghum. Others. |
Sesame. Mustard. Oilseed rape, turnip, cauliflower, and cabbages (and other Brassicaceae). Celery. Carrot. Apple and peach. Other fruit allergens. |
Hazelnut, walnut, and pecan. Cashew and pistachio. Almond, macadamia, and brazil nut. Others. |
In addition, we offer customization of various efficient kits for phytoallergen immunoassays, enabling the combination of extraction, purification, and immunoassay/quantification steps. Most of them are sandwich ELISA assays and lateral flow test paper assays.
Lifeasible is committed to providing professional and customized solutions for detecting plant allergens 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.
Lifeasible has established a one-stop service platform for plants. In addition to obtaining customized solutions for plant genetic engineering, customers can also conduct follow-up analysis and research on plants through our analysis platform. The analytical services we provide include but are not limited to the following:
