Uniq LB3: advanced mycotoxin detection for safer food supply chains

Overview

QuadroCore's UniQ LB3 is an innovative solution designed to enhance the detection of mycotoxins in foodstuffs, ensuring safer food supply chains. Mycotoxins are hazardous contaminants that pose significant health risks to consumers. Traditional detection methods often require extensive sample preparation and costly equipment. UniQ LB3 addresses these challenges by leveraging liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology, providing high sensitivity and selectivity without the need for complex extraction techniques.

Technical specifications

The UniQ LB3 uses QuadroCore's proprietary technology to achieve simultaneous detection of various mycotoxins with enhanced sensitivity. Key features include:

• Utilization of LC-MS/MS for heightened sensitivity and selectivity over traditional LC-MS methods.
• Minimal sample preparation due to the elimination of complex extraction processes.
• Optimization of chromatographic separation using a C18 column and gradient elution program.
• Ionization and dissociation of molecular ions for simultaneous qualification and quantification of analytes.
• Compatibility with various food matrices, ensuring broad applicability.

Technology readiness level

Currently at TRL 6, the UniQ LB3 technology has been validated in relevant environments but awaits further testing with real sample matrices to optimize extraction efficiency and recovery rates. This ongoing development will refine the method's application to diverse food samples, ensuring comprehensive mycotoxin detection across supply chains.