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.
Basic Yellow 2 Rapid Test Kit
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Brand: FSTEST
CatNO: IA32.1098.5
Specifications: 20 Tests/Kit
Shelf life: 12 months
Application: Intended to rapid test basic yellow 2 in soy products such as yuba, dried bean curd sheets, dried tofu, and durian.
FSTest Basic Yellow 2 (Auramine O) Rapid Test Kit – Quick and Accurate Detection of Illegal Dye in Food Products
Basic Yellow 2 (Auramine O) is a synthetic dye that has been illegally added to food products, especially durian and soy-based foods, to enhance their color and appearance. While it does not pose immediate harm, long-term consumption of foods containing Basic Yellow 2 can lead to serious health risks, including liver and kidney damage, growth impairment, and even carcinogenesis.
The FSTest Basic Yellow 2 Rapid Test Kit provides fast, reliable detection of this banned food coloring in durian and soy products. With sensitivity down to 1mg/kg, our chromatography-based kit helps food producers and regulators ensure product safety and compliance.
Key Features
✅ Rapid Results: Results available within 5–10 minutes
✅ Easy Operation: No complex equipment required—just a chromatography column and test solution
✅ High Sensitivity: Detects Basic Yellow 2 at levels as low as 1 mg/kg in soy products and 2 mg/kg in durian pulp and pith
✅ Clear Visual Indicators: Color change in the chromatography column confirms presence of Basic Yellow 2
✅ Cost-Effective – Save 60% vs lab testing costs
Applications
✔ Soy-based products (e.g., yuba, dried tofu sheets, dried bean curd)
✔ Durian (pulp, pith, rind)
✔ Food safety inspection agencies
✔ Food processing facilities
✔ Durian Import/Export – Verify natural coloring
✔ Soy Product Manufacturing – Ensure additive-free production
✔ Food Safety Inspections – Quick screening at markets
✔ Quality Control Labs – Cost-effective preliminary testing
Simple Testing Workflow:
1️⃣ Prepare Sample – Blend and centrifuge food samples
2️⃣ Chromatography – Pass extract through specialized column
3️⃣ Visual Check – Yellow-green color indicates contamination
4️⃣ Confirm – Apply testing solution for definitive verification
Detection Sensitivity
1.Soy products (yuba, dried tofu, etc.): 1 mg/kg
2.Durian pulp and pith: 2 mg/kg
3.Durian rind: 3 mg/kg
Health Risks of Basic Yellow 2:
✖ Liver/kidney damage
✖ Developmental issues
✖ Potential carcinogen
✖ Banned in food products worldwide
Why Professionals Choose FSTest?
✅ Regulatory Compliance – Meets global food safety standards
✅ Field-Ready – No expensive equipment needed
✅ Proven Reliability – Used by leading food inspectors
✅ Clear Results – Simple color-change interpretation
Customer Success Story:
“After implementing FSTest kits, we identified Basic Yellow 2 contamination in 3% of imported durian shipments, preventing potential health incidents and regulatory penalties.” – Quality Director, Fruit Importer
