Ergot alkaloid determination

Ergot alkaloid analysis of food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method. Ergot alkaloids are mycotoxins produced by Claviceps genus fungi, mainly Claviceps purpurea.

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for the amount of ergot alkaloids in various high-risk products, such as cereals and cereal products, and cereal-based foods for infants and young children.

The following ergot alkaloids are determined with the applied method:

  • Ergometrine, ergometrinine

  • Ergosine, ergosinine

  • Ergotamine, ergotaminine

  • Ergocornine, ergocorninine

  • Ergocristine, ergocristinine

  • Ergocryptine, ergocryptinine

Suitable sample matrices
Food, feed, dietary supplements
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
5-15 µg/kg per parameter depending on the sample
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types

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