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.