In the EU, 14 substances have been defined that can trigger allergies or intolerance when consumed. These substances are listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 and include chicken eggs, among others.
According to Article 21 of the Food Information Regulation, substances that can cause allergies or intolerances must be highlighted in the list of ingredients. This emphasis can be done, for example, by the font or color.
Eggs are found as an ingredient in a great many products and this information is therefore very important for people with an allergy. In the case of an allergy or intolerance to chicken eggs, the human immune system reacts to certain proteins in the egg and physical reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and respiratory problems occur.
In order to ensure that a product contains chicken eggs, we can provide precise proof using the latest analyses. With the help of ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay) the presence of egg white proteins is detected. This method is a protein-based method for detecting larger peptides and proteins.
Do you want to know if your product contains eggs? Then contact our team, we will be happy to advise you and support you in analyzing your products.
The detection of allergens in food is extremely important to protect consumers and should be an essential part of your own controls. Of course, we can also support you in detecting other food allergens.
dr Catherine Neuman
Site manager lifeprint GmbH
T +49 7303 95105 18
katrin.neumann@tentamus.com
