Authors: Stef J. Koppelman (Editor), Sue L. Hefle
ISBN-13: 9780849325748, ISBN-10: 0849325749
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: December 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Allergens pose a serious risk to consumers, making effective detection methods a priority for the food industry. Bringing together key experts in the field, this important collection reviews the range of analytical techniques available and their use in detecting specific allergens such as nuts, dairy and wheat products. The first part of the book discusses established methods of detection such as the use of antibodies and ELISA techniques. Part 2 reviews techniques for particular allergens. The final part of the book explores how detection methods can be most effectively applied and includes discussions on factors that affect test performance and allergen analysis from a legal perspective.
Pt. I | The basics of food allergy | 1 |
1 | The nature of food allergy | 3 |
2 | Classifying food allergens | 21 |
Pt. II | Types of detection method | 63 |
3 | Antibodies | 65 |
4 | Allergen-specific human IgE antibody-based analysis of food | 79 |
5 | Immunoblotting in allergen detection | 98 |
6 | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for detecting allergens in foods | 109 |
7 | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for the detection of allergenic foods | 125 |
8 | Proteomic assessment of allergens in food | 144 |
9 | Detecting food allergens with a surface plasmon resonance immunoassay | 158 |
10 | The use of lateral flow devices to detect food allergens | 175 |
Pt. III | Detection methods for particular allergens | 183 |
11 | Methods for detecting peanuts in food | 185 |
12 | Detecting tree nuts and seeds in food | 201 |
13 | Detecting dairy and egg residues in food | 219 |
14 | Detecting wheat gluten in food | 244 |
15 | Detecting soy, fish and crustaceans in food | 273 |
Pt. IV | Issues in allergen detection methods | 291 |
16 | Allergen quality assurance for hypoallergenic formula | 293 |
17 | Common issues in detecting allergenic residues on equipment and in processed foods | 315 |
18 | Factors affecting the effectiveness of allergen detection | 330 |
19 | Reference materials and method validation in allergen detection | 348 |
20 | US regulation of undeclared allergens in food products | 357 |
21 | EU regulation of undeclared allergens in food products | 378 |
22 | Conclusions | 405 |