Ergot alkaloids

Analysis of alkaloids produced by the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea (ergometrine, ergotamine, ergosine, ergocristine, ergocryptine, ergocornine, as well as the corresponding –inine epimers) from food or supplement products. In accordance with EU regulations, materials that potentially require testing include • processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children • wheat gluten • milling products of barley, wheat, spelt, rye, and oats Compliance can be evaluated using regulations e.g. • Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1399

Food, feed and supplements

Suitable sample matrices

Food, feed, and supplements

Minimum sample amount

200 g or 200 ml

Typical turnaround time

2 weeks after receiving the samples

Quality system

Accredited testing laboratory

Device families

HPLC

Method expert

Niko Markkinen

Price (VAT 0)

First sample: 208 €
Additional samples: 148 € per sample