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Title

A quick and simple biostrip technique for detection of lactose.

Authors

Sharma, Sandeep K.; Sehgal, Neeta; Kumar, Ashok

Abstract

A quick, simple and economical biostrip technology was developed for estimation of lactose by immobilizing β-galactosidase, galactose oxidase and horseradish peroxidase on to a polymeric support. The biostrip is dipped in milk or milk products and, from the colour that develops from an added chromogen, the concentration of lactose can be estimated from -1. The biostrips may be used in dairy industries, hospitals and remote areas where expensive instruments are not available.

Subjects

LACTOSE; DISACCHARIDES; MILKING; DAIRY products; GALACTOSE; GLYCOSIDES

Publication

Biotechnology Letters, 2002, Vol 24, Issue 20, p1737

ISSN

0141-5492

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1023/A:1020601400616