
Peroxide Rapid Test Strip for milk testing
Peroxide testing in milk is a method to check whether milk contains hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a chemical that can be used as a preservative or a disinfectant in milk. Hydrogen peroxide can inhibit the growth of bacteria and extend the shelf life of milk, but it can also have negative effects on human health and milk quality. Therefore, the use of hydrogen peroxide in milk is regulated by different authorities and standards. For example, the maximum allowed level of hydrogen peroxide in dairy products is 0.05 % (500 ppm) in the United States and 60 ppm in the European Union. Peroxide testing in milk can be performed by different methods, such as colorimetry, electrochemistry, or fluorometry. These methods are based on the principle that hydrogen peroxide reacts with a specific reagent and produces a measurable signal, such as a color change, an electric current, or a fluorescence emission. The intensity of the signal is proportional to the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in milk. Per