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.

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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