AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS is an immunochromatographic rapid test for the qualitative detection of soybean antigen in food, kitchens and production facilities. AlerTox® Sticks are rapid tests for allergen detection in food, drinks, and on surfaces for internal Quality Control. They are designed specifically to help manufacturers keep their items free of antigens that may cause allergic reactions. These user-friendly tests are for the detection and qualification of main food allergens without the need for lab equipment or scientific knowledge.

AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS uses specific antibodies against beta-conglycinin. AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS does NOT detect the antigens of related legumes including pea, white bean, chickpea, peanut, lentil and lupine. The LOD (limit of detection) of AlerTox® Sticks Soy is 1.5ppm of soy protein. The range of detection (ROD) is 1.5-10,000ppm.

PLEASE NOTE: AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS is NOT capable of detecting the residues of soybean proteins in soy sauces prepared either by natural enzymatic degradation or by chemical treatment (acid hydrolysis). However, AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS shows positive reaction in less hydrolised soy drinks. The sensitivity of the test decreases with heating of the food (cooking) and in fat-rich environments (e.g., in presence of oil or cream). The kit is not suitable for food that has been sterilised (120°C for >1h). Invalid results can be obtained with food with low pH such as vinegar. If you wish to test vinegar, we recommend to adjust the pH above 2. Alertox®Sticks Soy PLUS cannot detect phospoholipids such as soy lecithin, as it designed to detect proteins and peptides. The test is not suitable for raw crustaceans.

Each AlerTox® Sticks Soy kit includes all the basic equipment required to carry out testing: sealed container containing soy immunochromatographic sticks, sample collection tubes (tube with yellow cap), sample extraction buffer tubes, 10mL (tube with blue cap), spoons, pipettes (3mL - only for testing liquid samples), small pipettes, swabs (only for testing surfaces) and instructions for use.

• LOD (limit of detection) of AlerTox® Sticks Soy PLUS is 1.5ppm
• Quick and Reliable with results in 10 minutes
• High-sensitivity
• Can be used for testing environmental surface, liquids (rinse water and product) and food samples
• Shelf life: 6-18 months
• Safe and easy to use with no special equipment required
• Convenient and quick sample collection requires minimal training
• Cost-effective - huge savings over other specific allergen test kits
• HACCP, ISO 2200, BRC and IFS Compliant
• They have industrial applications for allergen detection in food, food quality control, trace allergen contamination in food, liquid, and surfaces and implementation and fulfilment of HACCP, ISO 2200, BRC, and IFS compliance