Product Development

Microbial challenge testing

Let us help ensure that your product lasts for its intended shelf life. 

We deliberately inoculate your product with selected organisms and analyse it over the course of its shelf life, checking to see how the organisms behave under expected storage conditions. Particularly useful if you are concerned about the potential for pathogen growth in your product and if a "use-by" date is required.

Shelf life studies

Don't yet know the shelf life? Want to know how long will your product remain stable? We can store your product and periodically assess it, checking microbial levels to determine its "best-before" date. Sensory testing may also be carried out.

Get in contact with us to discuss and plan testing for your next product. We will work with you to determine what testing may need to be undertaken, carry out the testing, and issue a report so that you can make the most informed decisions. All without breaking the bank.

Available:

• Challenge testing

• Predictive modelling

• Shelf life studies

Sources:

Ministry for Primary Industries Guidance Document: How to Determine the Shelf Life of Food (Published 2016)