Complete Control of Microbiology
We have been setting standards in microbiological quality assurance for the beverage industry since 1997. Our experts offer customized consulting services to ensure the microbiological quality of your products and strengthen the confidence of your customers. Through comprehensive analyses and monitoring, we support you in identifying and solving microbiological problems at an early stage. Our goal is complete control over the microbiology of your production process.
Fields of Application
Well Analysis
The quality of the well determines the quality of the bottled mineral water. However, the microbiology of the well is more than just the sum of the parameters required by law.
We carry out continuous microbiological analysis and ensure the microbiological stability of the well water in order to do justice to the quality of the end product and the interests of the company.
Filling Quality Control
During bottling, various microbiological parameters defined by law must be tested. The absence of pathogenic germs is just as important as not exceeding a maximum colony count per sample. Speed and specificity are decisive parameters for the profitability and safety of production.
We support mineral water producers in maintaining the highest hygienic standards during the bottling process.
Contamination of the Process Chain
Detecting contamination in the process chain requires a thorough analysis and a cross-process approach.
Using modern technologies and an experienced team of experts, we analyze the entire production process in close cooperation with our customers. In this way, contamination can be identified quickly and precisely and eliminated sustainably.
Microbial Challenges in Production
Mineral water production faces demanding microbiological challenges. From the analysis of the well water to the bottling of the end product, the highest hygiene standards must be maintained. This requires comprehensive microbial monitoring and rigorous quality control.
Main Problems:
| flocculating and odor-causing bacteria can impair product quality. Visible turbidity and unpleasant odors are possible consequences. | |
| contamination along the entire production chain causes costly cleaning and disinfection measures. | |
| unknown bacterial contamination that cannot be detected using conventional methods. |
Our Solution: VIT® Technology
Why Use VIT® Gene Probe Technology?
Microorganisms that cause flocculation in still mineral water often cannot be detected using conventional tests. The reason for this is that they usually cannot be cultivated. The VIT® gene probe technology offers a fast and reliable solution to precisely identify or rule out these microbial causes. It enables direct microbiology in which microorganisms are detected directly in the sample.
Why vermicon AG?
Direct Proof
Our VIT® gene probe technology makes it possible to quickly and precisely identify floc-forming bacteria that cause visible turbidity. Odour-forming bacteria that produce hydrogen sulphide can also be detected at an early stage. This ensures that countermeasures can be taken immediately to protect product quality.
Non-Culturable Bacteria
Non-culturable bacteria can lead to visible flakes and sensory impairments. With VIT® gene probe technology, we detect these microorganisms quickly and reliably to ensure the microbiological stability of the well and the quality of the bottled mineral water.
Comprehensive Control Systems
With VIT® Profiling, we offer a detailed step-by-step control that makes it possible to monitor microorganisms throughout the entire production chain on the basis of direct microbiology. This targeted monitoring helps to precisely localize and eliminate sources of contamination before they become a major problem and production has to be shut down.
4-D Microbiology
The 4D microbiology approach includes spatial analysis, temporal analysis, identification and quantification of microorganisms in samples. It is holistic, solution-oriented and successful.
4D microbiology is precisely the concept that meets the requirements of the new microbiology: powerful and future-proof.
Comprehensive Control with VIT® Profiling
VIT® Profiling is the instrument of vermicon AG's comprehensive microbiological consulting. In order to track down contamination in the process chain, a thorough analysis and cross-process consideration is necessary. With modern, innovative technologies and an experienced team of experts, the entire production process is examined and analyzed in close cooperation with the client. Contamination is detected quickly and specifically and can be eliminated effectively and sustainably.
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