E&O Laboratories Ltd have successfully grown their Culture Media business over the last 30 years to become a leading manufacturer
servicing Microbiology Laboratories , Location in Scotland. Their comprehensive media range is continually expanding into specialised industry sectors as well as aiding the rapid diagnosis of the newest antibiotic resistant bacteria strains.
INDUSTRY SECTORS:
• Clinical, Veterinary & Aquaculture
• Food, Water & Environmental
• Pharmaceutical, Industrial & Cosmetics
• Academia & Research
PRODUCT CATEGORIES:
• Ready-to-use Culture Media – Bottled, Bagged and Plated
• Dehydrated Culture Media & Raw Materials
• Antibiotic Supplements & Reagents
• Fresh Donor Horse & Sheep Blood – Frozen Sterile Filtered Serum
Dehydrated Culture Media products are formulated to supply the required nutrients to allow for the growth of microorganisms. Used in combination with a variety of selective agents and incubation conditions a wide range of specific organisms can be isolated. With careful raw material selection of the various media components E&O can ensure a consistent level of quality and performance. For each formulation the necessary ingredients are accurately weighed, combined and blended together to produce a homogenous powdered product.
Ochratoxin Rapid Test kit for Coffee
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Brand: FSTEST
CatNO: BT32.4204.5
Specifications: 10 tests/kit.
Shelf life: 12 months.
Application: Rapid detection of Ochratoxin in coffee.
FSTest Ochratoxin Rapid Test Kit for Coffee – Quick, Accurate Detection of Ochratoxin in Coffee Beans and Instant Coffee
Ochratoxin A is a toxic mycotoxin commonly found in coffee beans due to contamination by Aspergillus fungi, especially in warm and humid climates. Exposure to ochratoxin in food can cause significant health issues, including kidney damage and cancer. The FSTest Ochratoxin Rapid Test Kit provides a fast, easy-to-use solution to screen coffee products for ochratoxin contamination, with sensitivity down to 5μg/kg, our immunochromatographic test helps ensure your products meet strict international safety standards.
Key Features
✅ Fast Results – Get results in just 8–10 minutes
✅ High Sensitivity – Detects Ochratoxin A at levels as low as 5 μg/kg in coffee beans and 10 μg/kg in instant coffee
✅ Simple Operation – No special equipment needed, easy to use in the field
✅ Clear Results – Visual readout based on the intensity of the T-line compared to the C-line
✅ No Sample Pretreatment Required – Just grind the coffee beans or weigh instant coffee, add the sample to the test kit
✅ Ideal for Coffee Producers and Inspectors – Perfect for quality control and food safety inspections
Applications
✔ Coffee bean processors
✔ Instant coffee manufacturers
✔ Food safety testing labs
✔ Inspection agencies
✔ Global coffee quality control and export/import screening
Simple Testing Workflow:
1️⃣ Prepare Sample – Grind beans & extract with solution
2️⃣ Process – Centrifuge & evaporate excess liquid
3️⃣ Test – Apply 100μL to cassette
4️⃣ Read – Interpret at 8-10 minutes
Health Risks of Ochratoxin:
✖ Kidney damage
✖ Potential carcinogen
✖ Immune system suppression
✖ Strictly regulated worldwide
Why Choose FSTest?
✅ Regulatory Compliance – Meets EU 1881/2006 standards
✅ Cost-Effective – Save 70% vs lab testing
✅ Field-Ready – Minimal equipment required
✅ Proven Accuracy – Used by major coffee exporters
Customer Success Story:
“Using FSTest kits, we identified ochratoxin contamination in 2.8% of green coffee shipments, preventing potential regulatory rejections worth over $500,000.” – Quality Manager, Specialty Coffee Importer
Your coffee quality assurance starts here!!!
