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Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)

Why does the quadruplicate glucose control in your Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) have to be incubated?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Why are duplicate sample measurements recommend when using the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Does the Regular Maize Starch that is supplied with the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) need to be analysed by pre-treating with DMSO? How should the Regular Maize Starch Control be stored?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Does the DMSO step used in the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) solubilise starch that has been vitrified due to malting/kilning?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Is it possible to differentiate between gelatinised and ungelatinised starch in finished products, such as dog food, using the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Is it possible to use the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) to measure starch levels in plasterboard and related products?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used for samples containing 20% fat or higher?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used to measure extractable starch in corn? This is of particular concern in the corn wet milling.
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Can I use another buffer instead of the MOPS with your Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)? If so, which would be suitable and easily prepared from commonly available laboratory reagents?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used to measure samples containing 10-20% starch & maltodextrins at similar levels? Is it possible to remove the maltodextrins from the sample?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used to measure total starch in plant tissues (e.g. samples of roots and shoots of maple trees)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:17 AM
Is the accuracy of the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) affected by the presence of other inorganic chemicals and ground calcium carbonate in pulp?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:17 AM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used to measurechemically modified starches e.g. highly crosslinked, dextrinised and highly propylene oxide substituted starches?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:18 AM
Is it necessary to pre-wash ground cereal samples prior to analysis using the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:18 AM
Has K-TSTA been compared to Polarimetry for measurement of starch?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 2:44 PM
What is the period of stability of the enzymes that are used in the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:18 AM
Is it possible to measure beta-amylase in the presence of amyloglucosidase using K-BETA3?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Can the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) be used to determine the degree of gelatinisation?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:23 AM
What is the detection limit of the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) ?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:23 AM
What is the expected absorbance value for the glucose standard (100 micrograms) used in the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Is it possible to increase the sensitivity of the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) by modifying the dilution of GOPOD reagent?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Does the DMSO step that is used in the procedure of Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) solubilise resistant starch, i.e. crystallised amylose and amylopectin?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
How large are the smallest dextrins that are left in the starch (not solubilised) when 80% v/v solution of ethanol is used to solubilise and remove sugars in the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) procedure?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
What is the sensitivity of the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) for measurement liquid samples containing low levels of starch?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
How was the activity determined for the amyloglucosidase (3260 U/mL on Soluble Starch) that is used in the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
How accurate are the volumes of the enzymes supplied with the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA)? Can the entire contents be diluted, to avoid wastage via liquid handling / pipetting?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Which procedure of the Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (K-TSTA) is recommend for determination of total starch in brewing wort and final beer?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM
What is the difference between the Total Starch Assay Kit (K-TSTA) & Total Starch HK Assay Kit (K-TSHK)?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:26 AM
How to calculate the"F factor" for the K-TSTA?
Wed, 1 Sep, 2021 at 2:21 PM
What is the purpose of the reagent blank in the K-TSTA assay?
Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 at 8:42 AM
K-TSTA booklet states GOPOD should be used immediately can this be stored for later use?
Wed, 9 Feb, 2022 at 8:46 AM
Is it necessary to defat samples with fat content between 10 – 20 % fat, prior to analysis with K-TSTA?
Wed, 9 Feb, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Can the K-TSTA assay kit be used to test the level of starch in the whole Maize Plant?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Can the K-TSTA Kit be used to test total starch in tomato leaves?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 3:18 PM
What K-TSTA procedure is recommended for testing samples containing resistant starch?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Should CaCl2 be added before or after pH adjustment when making buffers?
Thu, 14 Oct, 2021 at 2:28 PM
Is there a validation report available for the K-TSTA method?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 10:54 AM
Is the Total Starch assay kit (K-TSTA) alone suitable for measurement of non-structural carbohydrates?
Thu, 11 Nov, 2021 at 10:27 AM
Can the K-TSTA kit be used in microplate format?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 10:57 AM
Which K-TSTA Assay procedure is suitable for liquid samples?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Can the total starch assay K-TSTA distinguish between different types of starch e.g. Natural or added starch in a product?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Which K-TSTA procedure should you follow for testing the supplied maize control?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 2:56 PM
Does polyphenols interfere with K-TSTA kit?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 11:48 AM
How do I know which method to follow in the K-TSTA kit?
Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 at 2:25 PM
In procedure (d) step 5 of the Total Starch Assay Kit (K-TSTA), is it important to immediately add the amylase after removing the sample from the water bath?
Mon, 8 Nov, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Is there a recommended stopping point when using the Total Starch Assay kit (K-TSTA)?
Mon, 8 Nov, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Is it possible to use lower centrifuge speeds than those stated in the Total Starch (K-TSTA) Assay Protocol?
Mon, 8 Nov, 2021 at 2:53 PM
What K-TSTA method should I run for potato samples?
Mon, 28 Aug, 2023 at 7:45 AM
Can K-TSTA be used with an auto-analyser?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 11:55 AM
How do I know if my samples have high levels of D-Glucose and maltodextrins for K-TSTA analysis?
Tue, 31 Aug, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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