Fungi Zearalenone (Rapid/HS) ELISA Kit

Zearalenone in addition to fumonisin, deoxynivalenol and other trichothecenes belongs to the fusarium toxins. These toxins are already produced on the field in consequence of a contact of the cereals by fusarium species. These moulds infect grain and other types of food like peanuts and beans already during their growth. When a considerable amount of zearalenone contaminated feed is taken up by cows, it can also be detected in their milk. Even in beer it could be found. Zearalenone shows a strong estrogen-like activity. Thus zearalenone can cause an enlargement of the uterus, diminution of the ovarian glands and even infertility. Zearalenone is one of the main contaminants of farm products, which can be taken up by humans and animals. In the European Union the limits are 20 – 400 ppb for food products. Thus a monitoring of food and feed with respect to the concentration of zearalenone is obligatory. The Zearalenone (Rapid) ELISA Kit (HS) represents a highly sensitive detection system and is particulary capable of the rapid quantification of zearalenone contaminations in cereals and beer.