MAM
Microbiology Laboratory
Our aim
- Investigation and identification of microorganisms to ensure microbial food safety
- Detection of indicators and food pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E-coli 0157:H7 etc.)
- Studies on extending microbial shelf life
- Risk assessment studies to identify, monitor and control microbiological hazards along the food chain
- Microbiological reference material development
Fields of Activity
- Detection of food pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7 etc.)
- Microbial spoilage and contamination monitoring during shelf life
- Surface microbiology tests on microbial contamination control and hygiene practices
- Evaluation of microbial efficacy with control parameters such as heat treatment, pH, aw in new product development process.
Services Offered
Test and Analysis Types
- Indicator Microorganism Detection analyzes (Total mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast-mold, coliform analyzes, etc.)
- Specific pathogen screening (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7 etc.) (with ISO/BAM protocols)
- Shelf Life analysis
Technical Hardware and Equipment
- Microbiological safety Cabinet (Biosafety Cabinet Class II)
- Autoclaves
- Incubators (Refrigerated and CO2)
- Automatic media preparer
- Colony counting device (Interscience Scan 4000 Colony Counter)
- Multimod readers
- Microplate reader
- Microplate washer
- Microscopes (Inverted, phase contrast, fluorescent Leica 8, Leica DM4B)
- Centrifuge