Developed Inspection Method for "Cashew Nuts" Added to Specified Ingredients, Listed as an Inspection Method Notified by the Consumer Affairs Agency
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House Foods Group has developed PCR and LC-MS/MS detection technologies for cashew nuts, a newly mandated allergen label. Kits are available via Fasmac from March 2026.
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- Q: Which company developed the new inspection methods for cashew nuts?
- A: House Foods Group Inc. developed the PCR and LC-MS/MS detection technologies for cashew nuts.
- Q: Why were these new detection technologies for cashew nuts developed by the company?
- A: They were developed because cashew nuts were added to specified raw materials due to the revision of the Food Labeling Standards in April 2026.
- Q: What does the abbreviation PCR stand for in the context of food allergen detection?
- A: PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, which determines target food inclusion by amplifying specific DNA sequences.
- Q: How does the developed LC-MS/MS detection technology identify the presence of target foods?
- A: It determines whether a target food is included by detecting a protein fragment or peptide peculiar to individual foods.
- Q: Under what names are the two developed inspection methods listed in the official notification?
- A: They are listed as 'Cashew Nut - H Method' for real-time PCR and 'Cashew Nut - HF Method' for the LC-MS/MS method.