Food safety
Petrifilm environmental samples
Petrifilm™ is not only a practical microbiological testing method for products; it also works exceptionally well for environmental samples. Thanks to its flexibility, Petrifilm can also be used for ...
Allergen testing for food safety
Allergen tests for gluten and milk protein are the most common tests used in Sweden for allergen control in the food industry. But there are many more allergens and tests! In three ...
Petrifilm eco-friendly agar plates
Petrifilm™ agar plates are modern, dehydrated versions of the classic Petri dish agar plate. Petrifilm™ is ready to use, takes up minimal space, and features colored colonies that make ...
How dangerous is Listeria ?
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The robustness of a PCR is a critical success factor in PCR
One of the most critical factors for the success of any PCR designed for food safety is the accuracy and reliability of the results. This goes far beyond the specificity of the detection system. ...
Real-time or endpoint PCR: Which technique is best?
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) has gained widespread acceptance as a tool for detecting pathogens in the food industry, and the method continues to grow in popularity. Two ...
PCR for the Modern Food Laboratory – What, Why, and How?
PCR now become a common analytical technique in many food laboratories. Join us for the first installment of our five-part mini-series, in which we discuss the technique ...
How to start a monitoring program for surfaces and equipment
An effective environmental monitoring program helps you monitor your facilities and equipment, and helps identify potential problem areas that can be addressed before it’s ...
Hygiena's Allergen Tests: LFD, ELISA Now PCR Too!
Brittiska Hygiena® is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of allergen tests for food safety. Their allergen portfolio includes protein tests, LFD, ELISA PCR is quite comprehensive if we...
Isolation and identification of salmonella
A number of culture media have been developed for the isolation of Salmonella. Some media are differential and non-selective, i.e., they contain lactose and a pH indicator, but do not contain ...