Did you know that Celery, also known as "kintsay" in the Philippines, can cause allergies in some people?

While celery is a common ingredient used to add flavor and aroma to soups, sauces, and seasonings, it’s also recognized as a major food allergen in many countries. For individuals with a celery allergy, even small amounts can trigger symptoms such as itching, swelling, hives, or in severe cases, difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis.

The allergenic proteins in celery are heat-stable and resistant to processing. This means cooked, powdered, or processed celery (such as in soups, sauces, or spice blends) can still cause allergic reactions. Cross-contamination in food preparation areas also poses a significant risk.

Because of this, specific and accurate allergen testing for celery is essential to ensure food safety, proper labelling, and consumer protection. Testing helps food manufacturers detect even trace levels of celery protein, validate their allergen control programs, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Glenwood Technologies now offers rapid celery allergen detection through XEMATest and XEMA EIA for food allergens, providing accurate and reliable celery allergen detection to help food manufacturers safeguard their consumers.

XEMATest for Food Allergens is a rapid, easy-to-use immunochromatographic assay that detect specific food allergens in various samples within 10 minutes, requiring no laboratory equipment. Meanwhile, XEMA EIA for Food Allergens is a fully quantitative enzyme immunoassay that accurately detects specific food allergens in food and environmental samples through a simple colorimetric method, with reagents capable of testing up to 44 samples.

For additional information on Glenwood's proven allergen testing solutions, click here to inquire and learn more: https://glenwood.ph/portfolio-item/food-allergen-testing/