The kit for rapid detection of patulin developed by the IATA and the UV is already on the market

The patent developed by the IATA Food Analytical Immunotechnology group together with UV researchers was acquired by Eurofins-Abraxis, who has announced on its website the launch of the Patulin ELISA Test Kit (https: //abraxis.eurofins-technologies .com / home / news / rapid-detection-of-patulin /), a plate enzyme immunoassay for the rapid analysis of patulin in applesauce, cider, apple juice, and orange juice. It is the only kit worldwide that allows to control the presence in food of this important mycotoxin produced mainly by Penicillium expansum.