Grain analyzer MycoFoss™

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Overview
MycoFoss™ is a fully automated mycotoxin testing instrument that provides results within eight minutes from sample insertion and supports analysis of up to six mycotoxins in a single run. It is intended to support fast decisions on raw-material intake, segregation and process adjustments while minimizing operator interaction.

Key benefits

• Fully automated workflow: place the milled sample in a ready-to-use sample cup and press start.
• Fast results: 7:55 minutes from inserting sample cup to result.
• Multiplex capability: analyze up to 6 mycotoxins in one analysis.
• Designed for maize, wheat and barley (barley: DON available; multiplex options include DON and ZEA).

Sample types

• Maize (corn)
• Wheat
• Barley

Parameters (examples)
MAIZE AND WHEAT: Aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisins, zearalenone, ochratoxin A, trichothecene 2 | BARLEY: deoxynivalenol (DON).

Measuring ranges
Singleplex solutions - ppb (µg/kg)
Mycotoxin | Corn | Wheat | Barley | Corn DDGS
Aflatoxins - AFLA | 2 - 300 | - | - | -
Deoxynivalenol - DON | 200 - 30,000 | 200 - 30,000 | 200 - 30,000 | -

Multiplex solutions - ppb (µg/kg)
Mycotoxin | Corn | Wheat | Barley | Corn DDGS
Aflatoxins - AFLA | 2 - 100 | 4 - 100 | - | 20 - 100
Deoxynivalenol - DON | 200 - 5,000 | 200 - 5,000 | 300 - 5,000 | 500 - 5,000
Zearalenone - ZEA | 30 - 500 | 30 - 500 | 30 - 500 | 50 - 500
Fumonisins - FUM | 500 - 5,000 | 500 - 5,000 | - | 500 - 5,000
Ochratoxin A - OTA | 5 - 100 | 5 - 100 | 20 - 100* | -
Trichothecene - T2+HT2 | 50 - 500 | 50 - 500 | 50 - 500* | -
* ) Experimental mode; accuracy of +/-30% stdev across whole measurement range not verified.

How it works
Place the milled sample in a ready-to-use sample cup, insert the cup into the instrument and start the automated run. The workflow includes extraction and analysis using supplied consumables and assays; the system is intended to require minimal operator training.

Consumables and reagents
The solution uses ready-to-use sample cups, extraction liquid, assay reagents, standards and flow-cytometer cleaning liquid supplied in kits (for example, kits sized for 100 analyses).

Videos and demonstrations
Product videos and demonstration material show instrument operation, sample preparation and results interpretation in grain and feed contexts.

Technical specifications

• Consumables: Ready-to-use sample cups, extraction liquid, assays, standards and flow cytometer cleaning liquid for 100 analyses.
• Sample volume: 4-6 g.
• Sample preparation: milled sample with 95% passing a 0.845 mm (20-mesh / 850 µm) sieve; flour-like texture recommended for proper extraction.
• Analysis time: 7:55 minutes from inserting sample cup to result.
• Operating temperature: 7-33 °C.
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 700 x 485 x 435 mm. Maintain minimum 20 cm clearance to walls.
• Weight: 37 kg.
• Power supply: 100-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz.
• Environment: indoor use on a stable bench; avoid dust accumulation.
• Waste: waste container required; dispose and label waste according to local regulations.
• Optional services: digital integration (FOSS IQX™) and service agreements to support uptime and compliance.