Features and Benefits

Fast and sensitive. Use of 20 or 100 µL sample. Semi-quantitative measurement between 0-300 mg/L (undiluted) L-Glutamate. Sample treatment and assay can be performed in under 15 minutes.

General description

Glutamate is an important chemical in general metabolism. It is also widely used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry. Consumption of foods containing monosodium glutamate(MSG) have been known to cause headaches, flushing, sweating, nausea, and more. Glutamate is also a crucial mammalian neurotransmitter that is believed to be involved in a number of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as lateral sclerosis, autism, and Alzheimer’;s disease.The L-Glutamate Quick Test Strips are based on glutamate dehydrogenase catalyzed oxidation of glutamate in which the formed NADH reduces a chromogenic reagent. The intensity of the product color is directly proportional to the glutamate concentration in the sample.

Principle

The L-Glutamate Quick Test Strips are based on glutamate dehydrogenase catalyzed oxidation of glutamate in which the formed NADH reduces a chromogenic reagent. The intensity of the product color is directly proportional to the glutamate concentration in the sample.

Suitability

This kit is suitable for the detection of L-glutamate in a variety of food and beverage samples.