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DirectSens Strengthens Commitment to Workplace Health and Well-Being
VIENNA, Austria – January 22nd, 2025 – DirectSens is proud to announce that it has been awarded the BGF Gütesiegel for its sustained commitment to workplace health promotion. This accolade highlights companies that prioritize the well-being and health of their employees. Over the past year, the company has implemented a
DirectSens’ Market-Leading LactoSens® BioSensor Technology acquired by Kerry Group P.L.C.
VIENNA. Austria – October 29, 2024 — DirectSens, a pioneer in next generation biosensor technology, announces the acquisition of its LactoSens® technology by Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition. The acquisition of LactoSens® reflects DirectSens’ success in developing cutting-edge biosensor solutions and represents a move by Kerry
A Breakthrough for Women’s Health: DirectSens Launches XpressGT to Combat Gestational Diabetes and More
XpressGT provides accurate measurement of levels of 2-hydroxybutyrate (2-HB) found in venous blood.
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Oxygen independent by design
Oxygen independent by Design Enzymes are the heart of biosensors, driving their specificity and efficiency, as we have summarized in this blog post. However, 1st generation enzymes, most widely used in biosensors, are highly dependent on the availability of oxygen for their catalytic activity. This reliance can lead to a significant reduction
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Improved process control through sugar analysis of oat drinks
Oat drinks are the most popular plant-based milk alternative in the EU and the No. 2 in the US. Sales figures of oat drinks are experiencing growth rates in the range of 20 – 30 % per year. Due to the increasing consumer demand, growth rates are expected to stay
Excellent results for LactoSens® in the proficiency testing of MUVA Kempten GmbH
Proficiency tests are important tools to monitor your laboratory and method performance. In 2022 many LactoSens® users have participated in the largest European proficiency test for residual lactose analysis in lactose free milk organized by MUVA Kempten GmbH. About one quarter of overall 38 participants have submitted results using LactoSens®
Journal of AOAC International publication about LactoSens®R
After AOAC International food safety experts have adopted LactoSens®R for measuring low levels of lactose in dairy products as a First Action Official Method of AnalysisSM in January 2020 the full publication is now available. Determination of Lactose in Lactose-Free and Low-Lactose Milk, Milk Products, and Products Containing Dairy Ingredients