Staining Kit FH: LUGOL’s Staining

The staining kit LH: LUGOL staining finds application in histology and food analysis, especially for differentiation of animal tissue and detection of carbohydrates in food. When used, it specifically reacts with 1,2-diol groups of carbohydrates in the cell walls of plant proteins, resulting in red staining.

This staining kit consists of nuclear red, picro indigo stock solution and iodine potassium iodide solution. Each of these components plays a key role in the chemical reactions that occur during staining. For example, iodine potassium iodide binds to carbohydrates and enables their visible detection.

These reactions are based on the specific binding ability of iodine to the carbohydrate structures. The binding of iodine to the 1,2-diol groups of carbohydrates makes them visible.

This staining kit thus provides an effective method for detecting and differentiating carbohydrates in foods. It provides a reliable means for quality assurance and control in food production and analysis.