Microbiological Testing
Neotron provides extensive microbiological testing and analysis services for a wide range of food matrices, enabling clients to screen their products for specific microorganisms.
Food microbiology is the branch of biology which studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts present in food products.
The presence of microorganisms in food are often due to contaminations, which can be caused by the environment, handling during production, or by tools used for preparation . In some cases, particular microorganisms are added purposefully to food products, in order to preserve or characterize them or with a probiotic function.
In addition to food and feed matrices the microbiology lab is also able to analyze food supplements, cosmetics, environmental samples, water and air
Our Analytical Services
Neotron's extensive experience in the analytical control of food products, allows us to investigate food matrices in accordance with the most appropriate standards required by ISO 17025 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”.
The rigorous quality standards ensure validity and integrity to the data provided to our customers, especially with regard to the main food pathogens or altering microorganisms.
Neotron offers analytical services in accordance with ISO, AFNOR, USDA, GB methods, broadening the offer with innovative internal methods or tailored on customer needs.
Alternative methods (e.g. PCR) are available for rapid microbiological results.
The microbiology testing portfolio includes a large variety of analytical services:
Pathogenic microorganisms
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella spp. (and typing)
- Cronobacter spp.
- Campylobacter spp.
- Legionella spp. (and typing)
- Vibrio spp.
- Escherichia coli
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Coagulase positive staphylococci (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus)
Indicator microorganisms
- Aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
- Mesophilic, thermophilic, psychrotrophic microorganisms
- Sporigenic microorganisms
- Acidophilic microorganisms
- Microorganisms indicating fecal contamination
Probiotic microorganisms
- Bifidobacterium spp count (B. animalis, B.bifidum, B.breve, B.longum,..)
- Lactobacillus spp. count (L.acidophilus, L.brevis, L.casei, L.paracasei, L.delbrueckii, L.plantarum, L.rhamnosus,..)
- Streptococcus thermophilus count
- Bacillus coagulans count
Our technicians are available to evaluate the analytical feasibility on multi-probiotic supplements.
Microbial Identification
- Bacterial 16s rRNA genetic identification
- Mycetic genetic identification D2 rRNA
- Maldi-TOF identification
For more information see our dedicated service on Microbial Identification.
Commercial stability assay
Challenge Test
Shelf Life Test
Determination of Alicyclobacillus following IFU Method
Since the early 1980s, when spoilage of fruit juices by acid dependent thermotolerant spore forming bacteria was first recognized, members of the genus Alicyclobacillus have emerged as food spoilage organisms of major significance to the fruit juice industry.
Spoilage is generally manifested as the formation of off flavours and odors from compounds such as guaiacol. The economic impact of such incidents can be very high.
Neotron offers the possibility to verify the presence/absence of Alicycobacillus spp. following the IFU Method Nº MM12 of 2019.
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Food and Feed
Neotron is a leading European provider of analytical services for the food and feed industry. We provide advanced technological methods to test the chemical, microbiological, and molecular composition of food products for our clients.
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