High-Throughput Melamine Detection with AgraQuant Melamine Assays and Molecular Devices Absorbance Readers

The organic base melamine is used to make a number of products, including plastics, flame retardants, pigments, and fertilizers. The practice of adding melamine to animal feed and foods for human consumption in order to increase the apparent protein content has recently been reported. Because melamine contamination can cause serious illness or death in animals and people, there is increased interest in identifying methods for detecting melamine contamination in a variety of food products.