Enzymatic Food Test Kits for Spectrophotometric Analysis

Food and beverage laboratories face constant pressure to test more analytes, faster. Six validated Enzymatic Food Test Kits from Megazyme® measure acetic acid, ethanol, sugars, and lactic acid. All six run on one UV/Vis spectrophotometer. Each kit converts the target analyte into NADH, measured as an absorbance increase at 340 nanometers. Every method follows MEBAK standards for regulatory reporting across food and beverage production.

Enzymatic Food Test Kits measure the acids, sugars, and ethanol your line needs. The same UV/Vis spectrophotometer runs every method.

Download the guide for full instrument settings and sample preparation

Enzymatic Food Test Kits for Spectrophotometric Analysis

Download the guide for full instrument settings and sample preparation

Testing More Analytes Without More Equipment

Producers face constant pressure to meet regulatory standards and maintain product consistency. When a result falls outside specification, a lab needs to respond fast. Manual or outsourced testing slows this response and adds cost. Buying a dedicated instrument for every analyte multiplies that cost further. A single spectrophotometer measures acetic acid in wine. The same instrument checks lactic acid in dairy or ethanol in beverages. This flexibility reduces equipment investment and simplifies operator training across a growing test menu.

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Easy VIS with Megazyme Enzymatic Food Test Kit

Six Enzymatic Food Test Kits, One Instrument

Assay Kit	Analyte(s)	Typical Use
Acetic Acid (K-ACET)	Acetic acid	Wine and beer fermentation
Acetaldehyde (K-ACHYD)	Acetaldehyde	Beer and apple juice
Ethanol (K-ETOH)	Ethanol	Beer, wine, and spirits
D-Fructose / D-Glucose (K-FRUGL)	Fructose, glucose	Wine, beer, and juice
L-Malic Acid (K-LMAL)	L-malic acid	Wine, bread, fruit, and vegetables
D-/L-Lactic Acid (K-DLATE)	D- and L-lactic acid	Dairy, wine, and beer

These analytes carry weight beyond a pass or fail result. Food producers also use L-malic acid as a preservative, listed as E296. L-malic acid also enhances flavor in low-calorie beverages. D- and L-lactic acid also feed into biodegradable polymers, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical production. This extends their role beyond food and beverage quality control. Acetaldehyde is reactive and can drive off-flavors, so accurate measurement matters for both taste and safety.

In example measurements, the Ethanol Assay Kit gave a relative standard deviation below 0.03 percent. Results held across beer, wine, and sake samples. The same 10 millimeter PMMA cuvette and 340 nanometer wavelength apply to all six assays. Switching from one kit to another needs no adjustment to the measurement setup. A Mega-Calc spreadsheet, included with each kit, converts the absorbance readings into final concentration results. This removes manual calculation from the workflow.

METTLER TOLEDO offers two spectrophotometers for these assays. Both cover the needed wavelength range and the methods needed. EasyPlus UV/VIS spectrophotometers suit routine, single-parameter measurements with one-button operation. The UV/VIS Excellence spectrophotometer add a wider data output range for advanced quality control work. Flow-through cells and InMotion autosamplers attach to UV/VIS Excellence for higher throughput. LabX software also integrates with the UV/VIS Excellence. LabX supports method management, result storage, and traceable, audit-ready results.
A lab can start with manual measurement on either instrument. Automation comes later, by moving to the UV/VIS Excellence line.

分光光度计 Easy VIS ScanStart™

Easy VIS 为使用可见光进行分光光度分析提供了一种经济的选择。ScanStart™ 功能与手持式条形码扫描仪配合使用，可以方便地处理方法，例如使用水质检测试剂盒。

光谱仪 UV5

多功能台式紫外/可见分光光度计具有半透明液体、固体和薄膜分析功能。其可靠的性能以及灵活的配件和软件使其成为任何寻求提高效率和准确性的实验室的完美解决方案。

The six kits share one instrument and one set of settings. The same spectrophotometer measures lactic acid, malic acid, ethanol, or sugar content. Whichever matters most on your line, the method stays the same. Adding a new analyte to your existing test menu needs no new equipment. The method itself does not change. The example measurements behind this guide covered beer, wine, apple juice, milk, and sake. Each sample used the same cuvette and wavelength. The results held across every matrix tested.

Enzymatic Food Test Kits measure the acids, sugars, and ethanol your line needs. The same UV/Vis spectrophotometer runs every method. Download the guide for full instrument settings, sample preparation, and validated results for all six kits.

FAQ

Which METTLER TOLEDO spectrophotometers work with these kits?

Both the EasyPlus UV/VIS spectrophotometers and the UV/VIS Excellence spectrophotometers run all six assays. Automation options and LabX integration apply only to the UV/VIS Excellence.

Do samples need dilution before testing?

It depends on the kit and the sample. Beer and milk samples often run undiluted, while wine and spirit samples typically need pre-dilution.

How long do the reagents stay stable?

Stability varies by kit and bottle. Some reagents last over two years below -10°C, others around four weeks at 4°C.

Does this replace outsourced lab testing?

It brings these six analytes in-house, with methods validated against MEBAK standards. Some specialized testing may still call for an outside lab.

Where can I buy the Megazyme® test kits?

METTLER TOLEDO does not sell the Megazyme® test kits directly. Order them from Megazyme, then run the assay on your METTLER TOLEDO spectrophotometer.

Assay Kits from Megazyme®

Megazyme® is a registered trademark of Neogen Corporation, 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, MI 48912 USA.

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Enzymatic Food Test Kits for Spectrophotometric Analysis

Testing More Analytes Without More Equipment

Six Enzymatic Food Test Kits, One Instrument

One Setup, Two Spectrophotometer Options

分光光度计 Easy VIS ScanStart™

光谱仪 UV5

One Investment, Wherever Your Line Sits

FAQ

Which METTLER TOLEDO spectrophotometers work with these kits?

Do samples need dilution before testing?

How long do the reagents stay stable?

Does this replace outsourced lab testing?

Where can I buy the Megazyme® test kits?

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Enzymatic Food Test Kits for Spectrophotometric Analysis

Testing More Analytes Without More Equipment

Six Enzymatic Food Test Kits, One Instrument

One Setup, Two Spectrophotometer Options

分光光度计 Easy VIS ScanStart™

光谱仪 UV5

One Investment, Wherever Your Line Sits

FAQ

Which METTLER TOLEDO spectrophotometers work with these kits?

Do samples need dilution before testing?

How long do the reagents stay stable?

Does this replace outsourced lab testing?

Where can I buy the Megazyme® test kits?

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