Megazyme® β-Glucan Assay Kit (Yeast & Mushroom)
100 assays per kit
SKU No. 700004358 | Catalog No. K-YBGL
- Expanded Compatibility: Now validated for both solid and liquid sample formats
- Simplified Workflow: Fewer pipetting steps reduce hands-on time and minimize manual error
- Algal β-Glucan Measurement: Now validated for algae-derived β-glucan matrices
Qty:
Minimum quantity required: 1
This item must be ordered in multiples of one case. Quantity per case: 1
The β-Glucan Assay Kit (Yeast and Mushroom) is designed for the indirect measurement of 1,3:1,6-β-glucan in a wide range of sample types, including mushroom, yeast, and algae preparations that may contain starch, maltodextrins, glycogen, sucrose, and trehalose.
As the β-glucan testing landscape continues to evolve, so too has our assay methodology. In response to shifting industry needs and valuable customer feedback, we’re pleased to introduce a major update to the kit effective October 1, 2025, bringing enhanced accuracy, broader compatibility, and improved lab efficiency.
What’s New?
Refined Accuracy: Updated methodology improves accuracy, often yielding higher β-glucan results in mushroom samples, while maintaining assay integrity and reliability.
Simplified Workflow: Fewer pipetting steps reduce hands-on time and lower the risk of manual error, enhancing overall ease of use.
Broader Compatibility: Protocols now available for both liquid and solid samples.
Reduced Reaction Time: Condensed run time: from ~ 7 h to ~ 4 h 25 min, improving lab efficiency and throughput.
EnzyAlpha™: Optimised α-glucan degradation cocktail, now enhanced with α-amylase designed to improve performance in complex matrices.
Algal β-Glucan Measurement: Expanded validation now includes algae-derived β-glucan as a verified matrix.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Megazyme® | |
| Analyte | β-Glucan | |
| Platform | Spectrophotometer | |
| Result Type | UV Absorbance | |
| Approvals |
Novel method |
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| Limit of Detection |
0.5% (w/w); 0.1% (w/v) |
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| Storage Conditions |
Storage Temperature: Short term stability: 2-8°C, Long term stability: See individual component labels Stability: > 2 years under recommended storage conditions |
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| Wavelength | 510 nm | |
| Application Examples | Yeast preparations, mushroom preparations and other materials. | |
| Signal Response | Increase | |
| Linear Range |
4 to 100 μg of glucose per assay |
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| Total Assay Time | ~ 4 h 25 min | |
| Reproducibility | < 5% | |
| Package Dimensions | 10.00 in x 5.00 in x 2.00 in | |
| Package Weight | 0.25 lb | |
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