Charm® PasLite Alkaline Phosphatase Test for Dairy Products
PasLite is a PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) recognized method.
Phosphatase is a natural milk enzyme that is destroyed by conventional pasteurization. By determining
phosphatase levels, PasLite can detect less than 350 mU/L phosphatase (approximately 0.05% raw milk) in
HTST (161 °F/72°C for 15 seconds) pasteurized cheeses, yogurt, sour cream and other solid and semi-solid
dairy products.
SIMPLE PROCEDURE
PASLITE AT A GLANCE
Fluid whites, Creams, Flavored milks,
Cheeses, and more
FDA/NCIMS approved
International Standard EPAS* Method
(ISO 22160/IDF 209)
Rapid 3 minute multiple sample assay
Limit of detection 20 mU/L in fluid white
milks (approximately 0.002% raw milk)
Results in mU/L
Alphanumeric ID, Downloadable Data
The PasLite test employs an EPAS reagent
which, in the presence of alkaline
phosphatase, emits chemiluminesce
directly proportional to the amount of
phosphatase enzyme. This light is detected
by Charm readers including novaLUM® and
Charm II analyzers.
Phosphatase is a natural milk enzyme that is destroyed by conventional pasteurization. By determining
phosphatase levels, PasLite can detect less than 350 mU/L phosphatase (approximately 0.05% raw milk) in
HTST (161 °F/72°C for 15 seconds) pasteurized cheeses, yogurt, sour cream and other solid and semi-solid
dairy products.
