Indicator organisms
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Indicator organisms in food production
Importance of monitoring indicator organisms
Microbiological indicator organisms are crucial for monitoring hygienic conditions in food production. The presence of specific bacteria, yeasts, or molds indicates poor hygiene and potential microbiological contamination.
Implementing HACCP systems
HACCP systems are widely implemented to certify the safety and consistency of food products. Biological, chemical, or physical hazards can be introduced through raw materials, processes, equipment, environments, and employees. Our rapid and reliable test systems enable easy checks of raw materials, final products, production lines, staff, and cleaning efficiency (CIP water) for microbial contamination.
Types of microbiological indicator organisms
The “total viable count on surface” refers to the number of colony-forming units (cfu) per defined area (e.g., 1 cm²) of the analyzed surface. This is typically determined using total plate count agar, where colonies are counted after 48 hours of incubation at 30-35°C. The total viable count indicates the hygienic status of food production, showing potential microbial loads and contamination sources. The “aerobic mesophilic count” indicates the number of cfu formed on a plate count medium during a specified incubation time at mesophilic temperatures (approx. 30-37°C), reflecting the microbial status of the production and environmental conditions.
Coliform bacteria are indicators of fecal contamination and are often used to monitor water quality. Their detection on surfaces in the production environment or in solid foods signals that hygienic conditions need improvement. Coliform bacteria, which include genera from the Enterobacteriaceae family, share biochemical characteristics such as positive lactose fermentation and negative oxidase reaction. They can be identified using nutrient media with chromogenic substrates for their enzyme β-galactosidase (e.g., X-GAL).
Enterobacteriaceae are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically 1-5 µm in length. They are facultative anaerobes, mostly motile, but some genera are non-motile. Enterobacteriaceae are oxidase-negative and can be distinguished from similar genera by this trait. These bacteria are normal components of the gut flora in humans and animals and are also widely spread in the environment (e.g., soil, water). Some genera, such as Cedecea, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Escherichia, Hafnia, Klebsiella, Kluyvera, Morganella, Proteus, Rahnella, Salmonella, Serratia, Shigella, and Yersinia, are pathogenic and can cause serious diseases.
Enterococci are gram-positive organisms that belong to the intestinal bacteria, alongside the gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae. They may appear as contaminants in various fermented foods, indicating poor sanitary conditions during production and processing. However, Enterococci are also used as starter cultures in fermentation processes, contributing to the development of organoleptic properties in fermented foods. In water, Enterococci serve as indicators of fecal contamination, appearing only if introduced by human or animal feces.
Yeasts and molds can contaminate foods, leading to quick spoilage. Molds, in particular, can produce toxic or allergenic substances, posing significant health risks. These organisms can spread rapidly through dust and aerosols, consistently contaminating production surfaces. Therefore, they should be included in hygiene monitoring sampling plans.
Yeasts are facultative anaerobic, unicellular fungi that ferment sugar to CO2 and H2O, or to alcohol and CO2 under anaerobic conditions. These properties are commercially exploited in brewing, wine, and baking industries, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae being the most common industrial strain. Candida species are significant in food spoilage, residing on human and animal mucosa.
The term “mold” commonly refers to the visible part of fungi present on the surface of contaminated food. Beneath the surface, fungi form mycelium, which cannot be seen with the naked eye. Specific molds and yeasts are used industrially, such as in cheese production. However, harmful mold genera can produce toxins (mycotoxins) and have allergenic potential due to their spore formation. Besides food spoilage, molds are also a concern in buildings infested by mold.
Key benefits of using our test systems
Our test systems offer numerous advantages for monitoring microbiological indicator organisms:
- Rapid and reliable results: Quickly detect and quantify microbial contaminants to ensure food safety.
- Comprehensive coverage: Test raw materials, final products, production lines, staff, and cleaning efficiency.
- Ease of use: Designed for simplicity, making it easy to integrate into existing HACCP systems.
- Sensitive and specific: Detect low levels of contamination to prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms.
Conclusion
Monitoring microbiological indicator organisms is essential for maintaining hygienic conditions in food production. Our test systems provide a reliable and efficient solution for detecting bacteria, yeasts, and molds, helping you ensure product safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Implementing these systems as part of a comprehensive HACCP plan helps prevent contamination and protects consumers from potential health risks.
Product portfolio
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumitester SMART / PD-20 / PD-30 control kit |
The check of Lumitester SMART and Lumitester PD-20 / PD-30 operation and the check of sensitivity can be performed by using this kit. This kit can generate a stable light by adopting automatic light control using LED. Features: Electric method using … Read more |
Positive control lamp with charger and negative control tubes | ZLC1002657 |
| LuciPac® Pen AQUA |
The LuciPac® Pen AQUA is a kit for testing cleanliness levels of water and other liquid samples using bioluminescence techniques using firefly luciferase. The quantitative detection of the intra- and extracellular Adenosine Triphosphates (ATP) as … Read more |
100 swab sticks (5 x 20 each) for 100 determinations | ZLA1002672 |
| LuciPac® Pen |
The LuciPac® Pen allows rapid detection of food and microbial related residues on product contact surfaces as a monitoring tool for the effectiveness of implemented cleaning and disinfection. The quantitative detection of the intra- and … Read more |
100 swab sticks (5 x 20 each) for 100 determinations | ZLP1002667 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDA®CHECK |
RIDA®CHECK is a rapid swab test for monitoring the efficiency of surface cleaning procedures in the production environment. The test is intended to be used as a support for hygiene monitoring as well as general protein screening in allergen … Read more |
R1091: 50 swabs for 100 determinations | R1091 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Dry YMR |
Usage of Compact Dry YMR (rapid) is a simple, safe and fast test procedure for determination and quantification of yeasts and molds in foods or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 … Read more |
HS9801: 100 nutrient plates, HS9802: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9801 / HS9802 |
| Compact Dry AQ |
Usage of Compact Dry AQ is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of heterotrophic water bacteria from water samples (drinking and ultrapure water). The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish … Read more |
HS9541: 100 nutrient plates, HS9542: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9541 / HS9542 |
| Compact Dry ETC |
Usage of Compact Dry ETC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Enterococcus in foods and water samples. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter petri dish containing a detection specific … Read more |
HS9461: 100 nutrient plates, HS9462: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9461 / HS9462 |
| Compact Dry YM |
Usage of Compact Dry YM is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of yeasts and molds in foods or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm diameter … Read more |
HS8801: 100 nutrient plates, HS8802: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8801 / HS8802 |
| Compact Dry TC |
Usage of Compact Dry TC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of aerobic mesophilic count in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a … Read more |
HS8771: 100 nutrient plates, HS8772: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8771 / HS8772 |
| Compact Dry ETB |
Usage of Compact Dry ETB is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of Enterobacteria in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm … Read more |
HS9431: 100 nutrient plates, HS9432: 40 nutrient plates (HS9432), four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS9431 / HS9432 |
| Compact Dry EC |
Usage of Compact Dry EC is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of coliform bacteria and E. coli in foods, cosmetics, water or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist … Read more |
HS8781: 100 nutrient plates, HS8782: 40 nutrient plates (HS8782), four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8781 / HS8782 |
| Compact Dry CF |
Usage of Compact Dry CF is a simple and safe test procedure for determination and quantification of coliform bacteria in foods, cosmetics or raw materials – as well as pharmaceutical raw materials. The ready-to-use plates consist of a special 50 mm … Read more |
HS8791: 100 nutrient plates, HS8792: 40 nutrient plates, four plates are packed in one aluminum bag. |
HS8791 / HS8792 |
| Product | Description | No. of tests/amount | Art. No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickGEN PCR Kit Screening and differentiation of wine spoilers |
Screening and differentiation of 8 bacteria and yeast in wine. The following bacteria and yeasts are differentiated: Lactobacilli / Pediococci, Oenococcus oeni, Acetic acid bacteria, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Zygosaccharomyces rouxii, Dekkera … Read more |
96 reactions / 24 samples | Q231, Q232, Q233 |
| QuickGEN PCR Kit Screening and differentiation of wine spoilers |
Screening and differentiation of 14 bacteria and yeast in wine. The following yeast are differentiated: Lactobacillus spp. Pediococcus spp. Acetic acid bacteria Leuconostoc mesenteroides Oenococcus oeni Lactococcus lactis Alicyclobacillus spp. … Read more |
12 samples / 96 reatcions | Q221, Q222, Q223 |
| Simplex® Easy Spin Plus |
Alicyclobacillus spp. DNA-extraction from e.g. juices, concentrates and tomato products without preenrichment. Read more |
50 preparations | Q705 |
| QuickGEN PCR Kit Zygosaccharomyces rouxii |
Detection of Zygosaccharomyces rouxii in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q583 |
| SureFast® Enterobacteriaceae 4plex |
The SureFast® Enterobacteriaceae 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of specific DNA sequences of Enterobacteriaceae, Cronobacter spp. and Salmonella spp.. Read more |
100 reactions | F5180 |
| SureFast® Fecal Screen 4plex |
The SureFast® Fecal Screen 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of specific DNA sequences of Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococci, Escherichia coli in water. Read more |
100 reactions | F5504 |
| QuickGEN PCR Kit Yeast universal -low- |
Qualitative detection of yeast contaminations in beverages. For exapmple: Saccharomyces spp. Dekkera spp. Zygosaccharomyces spp. Rhodotorula spp. Torulaspora spp. Kluyveromyces spp. Debaromyces spp. Candida spp. Hanseniaspora spp. Pichia spp Read more |
48 reactions: 48 x Dye Strips (freeze-dried, incl. IC-DNA) | Q982 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and Dekkera spp. Screening low MG |
Qualitative detection of bacterial (Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus / Megasphaera/ Pectinatus) and Dekkera spp. contaminations in filtrated beer, beer mixes and yeast containing samples: Read more |
48 reactions | Q094 |
| QuickGEN Pentaplex PCR Kit – Beer spoilage bacteria and yeast screening |
Qualitative detection of bacterial, S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus and Dekkera spp. contaminations in filtered beer, beer mixes and yeast containing samples. Read more |
48 reactions | Q061 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN PCR Kit Alicyclobacillus Differentiation high |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of Alicyclobacillus spp., Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius and Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris . Read more |
48 reactions | Q721 |
| GEN-IAL® Dekkera bruxellensis Standard DNA |
Quantification of Dekkera bruxellensis in beverages (e.g. wine and grape must) by real-time PCR. Read more |
1 x Standard 1 200000 cfus / 2.5 μL DNA (D. bruxellensis, freeze-dried) | Q360 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN PCR Kit S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus white |
Detection of S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus in beverages. Read more |
48 reactions | Q183 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii white |
Detection of Zygosaccharomyces bailii in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q563 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii low |
Detection of Zygosaccharomyces bailii in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions (tubes incl. Lyticase and IC-DNA) | Q562 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Dekkera spp. |
Detection of Dekkera spp. in beverages (e.g. beer, wine, grape must) by real-time PCR. The following species are detected: D. bruxellensis, D. anomala, D. custersiana, D. naardenensis and D. nanus. Read more |
50 reactions | Q555 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Dekkera spp. white |
Detection of Dekkera spp. in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q553 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Dekkera spp. low |
Detection of Dekkera spp. in beverages (e.g. beer, wine, grape must) by real-time PCR. The following species are detected: D. bruxellensis, D. anomala, D. custersiana, D. naardenensis and D. nanus Read more |
48 reactions | Q552 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Dekkera spp. high |
Detection of Dekkera spp. in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q551 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast differentiation white |
Differentiation of 12 beer spoilage yeasts in beer and mixed beer drinks: Saccharomyces exiguus Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus Saccharomyces bayanus / pastorianus Saccharomycodes ludwigii Torulaspora delbrückii Klyveromyces marxianus … Read more |
96 reactions for 12 samples | Q543 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast differentiation low |
Differentiation of 12 beer spoilage yeasts in beer and mixed beer drinks: Saccharomyces exiguus Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus Saccharomyces bayanus / pastorianus Saccharomycodes ludwigii Torulaspora delbrückii Klyveromyces marxianus … Read more |
96 reactions for 12 samples (tubes contain lyticase). | Q542 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wild yeast 2 low |
Detection of wild yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. The following yeasts are detected: Candida glabrata Candida albicans Candida kefyr Candida intermedia Candida parapsilosis Candida sake Candida tropicalis Naumovozyma dairenensis Pichia … Read more |
48 reactions | Q532 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wild yeast 1 |
Detection of wild yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. The following yeasts are detected: Dekkera anomala Dekkera bruxellensis Dekkera custersiana Dekkera naardenensis Debaromyces hansenii Hanseniaspora guillermondii Hanseniaspora osmophila … Read more |
50 reactions | Q525 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Dekkera bruxellensis quantitative FAM/HEX |
Qualitative and quantitative detection of Dekkera bruxellensis in wine and grape must. Read more |
50 reactions | Q395 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Dekkera bruxellensis quantitative FAM/ROX |
Qualitative and quantitative detection of Dekkera bruxellensis in wine and grape must. Read more |
50 reactions | Q385 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Dekkera bruxellensis quantitative white |
Qualitative and quantitative detection of Dekkera bruxellensis in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q373 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Dekkera bruxellensis quantitative low |
Qualitative and quantitative detection of Dekkera bruxellensis in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions (freeze-dried, tubes incl. Lytikase and IC-DNA). | Q372 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening without yeast low MG |
Qualitative detection of Lactobacilli, Pediococci, Oenococcus oeni and acetic acid bacteria in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q334 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening without yeast white |
Qualitative detection of Lactobacilli, Pediococci, Oenococcus oeni and acetic acid bacteria in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q333 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening without yeast low |
Qualitative detection of Lactobacilli, Pediococci, Oenococcus oeni and acetic acid bacteria in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q332 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening low MG |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of bacterial and yeast contaminations in wine and grape must: Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus/Oenococcus oeni Acetic acid bacteria Yeast Inhibition control Read more |
48 reactions | Q324 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening white |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of bacterial and yeast contaminations in wine and grape must: Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus/Oenococcus oeni Acetic acid bacteria Yeast Inhibition control Read more |
48 reactions | Q323 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening low |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of bacterial and yeast contaminations in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q322 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Saccharomyces diastaticus high |
Detection of Saccharomyces diastaticus in beverages by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q181 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Bottom fermented white |
Detection of bottom-fermented yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q163 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Bottom fermented low |
Detection of bottom-fermented yeast in beverages (e.g. beer, wine, grape must) by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q162 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN® Yeast Top fermented white |
Real-time PCR-Kit for the detection of top-fermented yeast. Read more |
48 reactions | Q153 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN® Yeast Top fermented low |
Real-time PCR-Kit for the detection of top-fermented yeast. Read more |
48 reactions | Q152 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer differentiation white |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeast are differentiated: L. acetotolerans, L. backii, L. brevis/L. brevisimilis/L. parabrevis, L. lindneri, L. casei/ L paracasei, L. … Read more |
12 strips à 8 tubes (one strip per sample, tube 2 contains lyticase) for 12 samples. | Q083 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer differentiation low |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeast are differentiated: L. acetotolerans, L. backii, L. brevis/L. brevisimilis/L. parabrevis, L. lindneri, L. casei/ L paracasei, L. … Read more |
12 strips à 8 tubes (one strip per sample, tube 2 contains lyticase) for 12 samples. | Q082 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer yeast and bacteria differentiation white |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeasts are differentiated: Lactobacilli Pediococci Acetic acid bacteria Enterobacteriaceae Bottom-fermented yeast Top-fermented yeast Wild … Read more |
96 PCR reactions (24 samples) 12 stripes (tubes 2, 3, 5 and 6 contain lyticase) |
Q073 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer yeast and bacteria differentiation low |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeasts are differentiated: Lactobacilli Pediococci Acetic acid bacteria Enterobacteriaceae Bottom-fermented yeast Top-fermented yeast Wild … Read more |
96 PCR reactions (24 samples) 12 stripes |
Q072 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening and Hop resistance |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations and the hop resistance genes hor A and hor C as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
50 reactions | Q055 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening and Hop resistance low MG |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations and the hop resistance genes hor A and hor C as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q054 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening and Hop resistance white |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations and the hop resistance genes hor A and hor C as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q053 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening and Hop resistance low |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations and the hop resistance genes hor A and hor C as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q052 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and S. diastaticus Screening |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus contaminations in filtrated beer, beer mixes and yeast containing samples. Read more |
50 reactions | Q045 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and S. diastaticus Screening low MG |
Qualitative detection of bacterial (Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus / Megasphaera/ Pectinatus) and S. diastaticus contaminations in filtrated beer and mixed beer drinks and yeast containing samples. Read more |
48 reactions | Q044 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and S. diastaticus Screening white |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and S.diastaticus contaminations in filtrated beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q043 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and S. diastaticus Screening low |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus contaminations in filtrated beer, beer mixes and yeast containing samples. Read more |
48 reactions | Q042 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening without yeast |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
50 reactions | Q035 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening without yeast white |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q033 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening without yeast low |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q032 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and yeast contaminations in filtrated beer and beer mixes. For products with high amount of yeast use the Screening Kit without yeast detection to find bacterial contaminations more sensitive (Q035). Read more |
50 reactions | Q025 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening low MG |
Qualitative detection of bacterial (Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus / Megasphaera/ Pectinatus) and yeast contaminations in filtrated beer and beer mixes. Read more |
48 reactions | Q024 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening white |
Qualitative detection of bacterial (Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus / Megasphaera/ Pectinatus) and yeast contaminations in filtrated beer and beer mixes. For products with high amount of yeast use the Screening Kit without yeast detection to find … Read more |
48 reactions | Q023 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening low |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and yeast contaminations in filtrated beer and beer mixes. For products with high amount of yeast use the Screening Kit without yeast detection to find bacterial contaminations more sensitive (Q032). Read more |
48 reactions | Q022 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening without yeast high |
Qualitative detection of Lactobacilli, Pediococci, Oenococcus oeni and acetic acid bacteria in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions | Q331 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wine Screening high |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of bacterial and yeast contaminations in wine and grape must: Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus/Oenococcus oeni Acetic acid bacteria Yeast Inhibition control Read more |
48 reactions | Q321 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wild yeast 2 |
Detection of wild yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. The following yeasts are detected: Candida glabrata Candida albicans Candida kefyr Candida intermedia Candida parapsilosis Candida sake Candida tropicalis Naumovozyma dairenensis Pichia … Read more |
50 reactions | Q535 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Wild yeast 1 low |
Detection of wild yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. The following yeasts are detected: Dekkera anomala Dekkera bruxellensis Dekkera custersiana Dekkera naardenensis Debaromyces hansenii Hanseniaspora guillermondii Hanseniaspora osmophila … Read more |
48 reactions | Q522 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening high |
Qualitative detection of bacterial (Lactobacillus/ Pediococcus / Megasphaera / Pectinatus) and yeast contaminations in filtrated beer and beer mixes. For products with high amount of yeast use the Screening Kit without yeast detection to find … Read more |
48 reactions | Q021 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Enterobacteriacea spp. |
Qualitative real.time PCR-detection of Enterobacteriaceae as indicators for hygiene and postprocessing contaminations. The system contains an integrated inhibition control. Read more |
50 reactions | Q145 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening without yeast high |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions tube strips (freeze-dried, incl. IC-DNA) |
Q031 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Saccharomyces diastaticus low |
Detection of Saccharomyces diastaticus in beverages by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q182 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 and S. diastaticus Screening high |
Qualitative detection of bacterial and S.diastaticus contaminations in filtrated beer and mixed beer drinks and yeast containing samples. Read more |
48 reactions tube strips (freeze-dried, incl. IC-DNA and lyticase) |
Q041 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast differentiation high |
Differentiation of 12 beer spoilage yeasts in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following yeast are differentiated: Saccharomyces exiguus Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus Saccharomyces bayanus / pastorianus Saccharomycodes ludwigii … Read more |
96 reactions for 12 samples (tubes contain lyticase). | Q541 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN P1 Screening and Hop resistance high |
Qualitative detection of bacterial contaminations and the hop resistance genes hor A and hor C as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms in beer and mixed beer drinks. Read more |
48 reactions | Q051 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Wickerhamomyces anomalus |
Detection of Wickerhamomyces anomalus in beverages (e.g. beer, wine, grape must) by real-time PCR. Read more |
50 reactions | Q175 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN® Yeast Top fermented high |
Real-time PCR-Kit for the detection of top-fermented yeast. Read more |
48 reactions | Q151 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Bottom fermented high |
Detection of bottom-fermented yeast in beverages by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions | Q161 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Pectinatus / Megasphaera differentiation low |
Real-time PCR-Kit for the detection of Pectinatus spp. and Megasphaera spp in beverages. Read more |
48 reactions | Q112 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer yeast and bacteria differentiation high |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeasts are differentiated: Lactobacilli Pediococci Acetic acid bacteria Enterobacteriaceae Bottom-fermented yeast Top-fermented yeast Wild … Read more |
96 PCR reactions (24 samples) 12 stripes |
Q071 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Hop resistance |
Qualitative detection and differentiation of the hop resistance genes hor A / hor C / hit A and ORF 5 as genetic markers for beer-spoilage microorganisms. Read more |
50 reactions | Q105 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Beer differentiation high |
Differentiation of beer spoilage bacteria and yeast in beer and mixed beer drinks. The following bacteria and yeast are differentiated: L. acetotolerans, L. backii, L. brevis/L. brevisimilis/L. parabrevis, L. lindneri, L. casei/ L paracasei, L. … Read more |
12 strips à 8 tubes (one strip per sample, tube 2 contains lyticase) for 12 samples. | Q081 |
| GEN-IAL® Biogenic amines |
Real-time PCR kit for the detection of biogenic amines producing lactic acid bacteria in wine. Read more |
50 reactions | Q345 |
| SureFast® Enterobacteriaceae Screening PLUS |
The test detects Enterobacteriaceae DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5507 |
| SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex |
The SureFast® Parasitic Water Panel 4plex is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct, qualitative detection and differentiation of Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium spp.. Each reaction contains an internal … Read more |
100 reactions | F5506 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Biofilm |
Real-time PCR detection of Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactoccocus lactis and Wickerhamomyces anomalus, which are involved in the development of biofilms. Read more |
50 reactions | Q095 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Alicyclobacillus differentiation |
Qualitative detection and identification of Alicyclobacillus spp., Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius and Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris. Read more |
48 reactions | Q724 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Dekkera bruxellensis quantitative high |
Qualitative and quantitative detection of Dekkera bruxellensis in wine and grape must. Read more |
48 reactions (freeze-dried, tubes incl. Lytikase and IC-DNA). | Q371 |
| GEN-IAL® QuickGEN Yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii high |
Detection of Zygosaccharomyces bailii in wine and grape must by real-time PCR. Read more |
48 reactions (tubes incl. Lyticase and IC-DNA) | Q561 |
| SureFast® Legionella Screen PLUS |
The test detects Legionella spp. DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5502 |
| SureFast® Legionella pneumophila PLUS |
The test detects Legionella pneumophila DNA. Each reaction contains an internal amplification control (IAC). Read more |
100 reactions | F5501 |
