Products and Solutions🌟 Why ALEXYS? A Dedicated System for Carbohydrate Analysis

14 January 2026by verulam

ALEXYS™ Carbohydrate Analyser

Deliver gold‑standard carbohydrate analysis with the ALEXYS™ Carbohydrate Analyser from Antec Scientific — now available in the UK through Verulam Scientific.

Designed for laboratories that demand precision, sensitivity, and reproducibility, the ALEXYS system provides a fully integrated solution for carbohydrate profiling across food, beverage, biological, and pharmaceutical applications.

 

🌟 Why ALEXYS? A Dedicated System for Carbohydrate Analysis

The ALEXYS Carbohydrate Analyser is built on High‑Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography with Pulsed Amperometric Detection (HPAEC‑PAD) — the gold‑standard technique for sensitive, derivatization‑free carbohydrate detection.

Key advantages:

  • Exceptional sensitivity — down to 10 nmol/L
    Enables detection of trace sugars, sugar acids, sugar alcohols, and complex carbohydrates with confidence.
  • SweetSep™ AEX columns for superior separation
    Newly developed SweetSep columns deliver rapid, high‑resolution separation with moderate backpressure, optimised specifically for carbohydrate species.
  • Dedicated electrochemical detection
    Uses pulse‑mode amperometry to prevent electrode fouling and maintain stable, long‑term performance.
  • Robust, high‑pH‑resistant flow cells
    FlexCell and SenCell options with maintenance‑free HyREF reference electrode ensure stable, reproducible results even under challenging alkaline conditions.
  • Ideal for both routine and R&D workflows
    Supports analysis of:
  • FOS and dietary fibres
  • Sugar alcohols (e.g., erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol)
  • Sugar phosphates and nucleotides
  • Sialic acids
  • Carbohydrates in food, beverages, plants, lactose‑free products, and biological systems.

 

⚙️ A Fully Integrated Analyser

The ALEXYS platform combines:

  • (U)HPLC pump
  • Autosampler
  • Column thermostat
  • Electrochemical detector
  • Eluent tray and CO₂‑free mobile phase kit

All components are optimised to work together for maximum sensitivity, stability, and ease of use.

 

As Antec Scientific’s UK partner, Verulam Scientific provides:

  • Expert consultation on HPAEC‑PAD workflows
  • Full purchasing and configuration support
  • Installation, training, and method guidance
  • Ongoing service and technical support

 

Whether you’re analysing sugars in food products, profiling glycans, or supporting bioprocess monitoring, the ALEXYS Carbohydrate Analyser delivers the performance and reliability your lab needs.

Ready to enhance your carbohydrate analysis capabilities?

Speak to Verulam Scientific to explore the ALEXYS system for your lab.

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