Food Sample Preparation

Comparative study: What is the impact of blending on microbiological detection in the food industry?

In the food industry, microbiology laboratories use advanced detection and enumeration methods. But what about sample blending? The importance of extraction in microbiological analysis Extraction is crucial in the analysis of food samples. Proper homogenization ensures better recovery of present microorganisms, leading to more precise and reproducible analytical results. Comparison of two...

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Food Sample Preparation

Sample dilution in microbiology : manual method VS DILUWEL UP!

The importance of accurate dilution in microbiological analyses In the field of microbiology, particularly in the food industry, precision is key to ensuring the safety...

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Inoculation

MEDIA PREPARATION : THE PLATE POURING METHOD

Nowadays, microbiology labs are using several methods for inoculation on a Petri dish. We have the « Spread Plate Method » and the « Plate Pouring Method ». The...

Air and Surface Sampling

Surface sampling : what about the standardization of the sampling conditions ?

ISO 14698-1 and ISO 18593 standards describe the surface sampling best practices using contact plates. In a contact plate, the level of agar is slightly higher...

Culutre Media Production

DILUENTS MANUFACTURING : BUFFERED PEPTONE WATER AND FRASER BROTH

Do it yourself Buffered peptone water and Fraser broth are commonly used diluents in Food sample preparation and Environmental monitoring. The BPW is used as a...

Culutre Media Production

MEDIA PREPARATION : MEDIA PREPARATORS VS AUTOCLAVES

Traditionally, microbiology labs have used steam autoclaves to prepare and sterilize media for culturing microorganisms. Although autoclaves are an excellent means of sterilization, they are...

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Air and Surface Sampling

COMPRESSED GAS CONTROL ACCORDING TO ISO 8573-7

The air and compressed gas quality control is not always carried out, despite its importance. Often in direct contact with the finished product or its semi-finished...

Air and Surface Sampling

Air sampler change : a headache ?

Norms evolution impacts microbiology lab needs and practices. To be conform, new impactors appear on the market. Conformity, cost and availability are key factors to...

Air and Surface Sampling

Air sampler : Do you use the colony count correction table ?

What is it, what is it for ? This is the question we heard many times during customers visits. In fact, there is a difference...

Air and Surface Sampling

Air control monitoring with AIRWEL Plus – Optimizing sampling plans

In controlled environments like cleanrooms, maintaining air quality is essential for product safety and compliance with industry standards. ISO 14698 provides guidelines for controlling and monitoring airborne...