| 摘要 |
A home test strip for detection of endotoxin in food, the test strip includes an amebocyte lysate component, a chromogenic substrate component, and a carrier matrix. The amebocyte lysate component and the chromogenic substrate component are located in close proximity to each other and further incorporated within the carrier matrix. A home test kit for detection of endotoxin in food is also provided, which includes a sample holding container for collecting and holding a sample, a test strip, a standard colour scale. A method for detection of endotoxin in food is further provided, which includes the steps of preparing a food sample, placing a test strip in the food sample, waiting for an instructed time prior to removing the test strip, observing the formation of any colour, and matching the intensity of colour formed against a standard colour scale for deciding safety of food for consumption. |
