Detecting Allergens in Food
- 1st Edition - January 23, 2006
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: S Koppelman, S Hefle
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 5 5 7 3 - 7 2 8 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 4 5 6 9 - 0 5 5 - 7
Food allergies are an increasing health issue in Western societies, presenting a major challenge for the food industry. As a result there has been a wealth of research into… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFood allergies are an increasing health issue in Western societies, presenting a major challenge for the food industry. As a result there has been a wealth of research into developing effective methods for detecting allergenic residues in food. Detecting allergens in food reviews the range of detection techniques and their application to all the main allergens in food.
The first part of the book introduces the nature of food allergy and the range of plant and animal-derived food allergens. Part two reviews the range of detection methods from the use of antibodies in immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods and the use of lateral flow devices. Building on this foundation, Part three looks at detection methods for particular allergenic foods, from peanuts, tree nuts and seeds to dairy and egg residues, wheat gluten, soy, fish and crustaceans. The final part of the book looks at key issues in using detection methods effectively and the regulatory context in the USA and EU.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Detecting allergens in food is a standard reference work for the food industry.
The first part of the book introduces the nature of food allergy and the range of plant and animal-derived food allergens. Part two reviews the range of detection methods from the use of antibodies in immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods and the use of lateral flow devices. Building on this foundation, Part three looks at detection methods for particular allergenic foods, from peanuts, tree nuts and seeds to dairy and egg residues, wheat gluten, soy, fish and crustaceans. The final part of the book looks at key issues in using detection methods effectively and the regulatory context in the USA and EU.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Detecting allergens in food is a standard reference work for the food industry.
- Reviews the range of detection techniques and their application to the main allergens in food
- Looks at specific allergens such as nuts, dairy and wheat products
- Explores the regulatory framework of the USA and the EU
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Part 1 The basics of food allergy: The nature of food allergy; Classifying food allergens. Part 2 Types of detection method: Antibodies; Allergen-specific human IgE antibody-based analysis of food; Immunoblotting in allergen detection; Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for detecting allergens in foods; Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for the detection of allergenic foods; Proteomic assessment of allergens in food; Detecting food allergens with a surface plasmon resonance immunoassay; The use of lateral flow devices to detect food allergens. Part 3 Detection methods for particular allergens: Methods for detecting peanuts in food; Detecting tree nuts and seeds in food; Detecting dairy and egg residues in food; Detecting wheat gluten in food; Detecting soy, fish and crustaceans in food. Part 4 Issues in using allergen detection methods: Allergen quality assurance for hypoallergenic formula; Common issues in detecting allergenic residues on equipment and in processed foods; Factors affecting the effectiveness of allergen detection; Reference materials and method validation in allergen detection; US regulation of undeclared allergens in food products; EU regulation of undeclared allergens in food products.
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 23, 2006
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9781855737280
- eBook ISBN: 9781845690557
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S Koppelman
Dr Susan L. Hefle is Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) at the University of Nebraska, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
formerly TNO Nutrition and Food Research, The NetherlandsSH
S Hefle
Formerly with TNO Nutrition and Food Reseach, Dr Stef Koppelman works in the Department of Dermatology and Allergology at University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Affiliations and expertise
formerly Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, USARead Detecting Allergens in Food on ScienceDirect