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30 พฤศจิกายน 2550

Salicylic Acid in Food

Test Kit for Salicylic Acid (Antifungal Agent) in Food

Self Food Quality Care

Consumption of salicylic acid-contaminated food is health hazard. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s Act No.151
(B.E.2536), salicylic acid is prohibited to use in food additive. In fact,
salicylic acid is still found in many kinds of food. Therefore, the Department of Medical Sciences has developed this kit for consumers to test salicylic acid in food, with fast and reliable result.

Health Impact

Consuming of salicylic acid in high concentration (25-35 miligrams/100 milliliters of blood) can cause vomiting, dizziness, fever, and death

Target Sample

Pickled vegetable or pickled fruit.

Number of Tests/ Kit

100 Tests

Sensitivity of Test Kit

Detection limit : 100 mg./kg.

Test Kit Tool

• 2 Plastic cup
• 2 Droppers
• 1 Bottle of salicylic acid (reagent1)
• 1 Bottle of salicylic acid (reagent 2)
• 1 Sheet of test kit handbook

Procedure

1. Pour 5 milliliters liquid portion of sample into cups 1 and 2 (numbering before pouring).

2. Add 10 drops of salicylic acid (reagent 1) into cup2.

3. Add salicylic acid (reagent 2) into both cups, ½ tube (1cc.) each.

Evaluation

• If cup 1 has the same color as cup2, such sample contains salicylic acid.
• If the color of cup 1 is different form that of cup 2, such sample contains no salicylic acid.

Precaution
• When contact salicylic acid reagent, wash with running water and soap.
• Keep testing kit out of children reach.

Keeping/ Age
• Keep at room temperature/ 2 years.

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Last Update : 30 พฤศจิกายน 2550 13:00:55 น.

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