Ergot alkaloid determination

Analysis of alkaloids produced by the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea (ergometrine, ergotamine, ergosine, ergocristine, ergocryptine, ergocornine, as well as the corresponding -inine epimers) in food or supplement products. In accordance with EU regulations, materials that potentially require testing include the following: • 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 the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1399 as a reference.

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 test method

Device types

HPLC

Method expert

Niko Markkinen

niko.markkinen@measurlabs.com+358 50 589 2106

Price (VAT 0)

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

Food, feed and supplements