Specific detection of acetic acid bacteria
Specific detection of acetic acid bacteria (# 01220003)
Alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be analyzed for presence of following genera of beverage spoiling acetic acid bacteria: Acetobacter, Asaia, Gluconoacetobacter and Gluconobacter.
Results will be provided within three days after sample receipt, in case of readily enriched samples or grown colonies by the next working day.
Qualitative or quantitative detection?
Qualitative
Which method is applied?
The reliable VIT® gene probe technology.
Advantages
- specific detection of acetic acid bacteria which are relevant in beverage industry
- detection of living bacteria exclusively
- short analysis time
- highest specificity
- analysis of a large variety of samples
Which requirements are important?
Product and raw material samples
| Sample | minimum |
|---|---|
| Beer, wine, juices & soft drinks | 100 ml |
| Juice concentrates | 25 ml |
| Water samples (e.g. soda, dishwater etc.) | 150 ml |
Pre-enriched samples
Pre-enriched bouillons (10 ml) or agar plates with colonies: This allows an increase in time-to-result (results are provided within 1 working day after sample receipt).
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