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Indicator organism imply the presence of spoilage organisms, pathogens, and quality indicators that can verify the overall hygienic conditions of a product.

Alternative and Rapid Culture Media Methods

Alternative and rapid culture media are efficient methods for quick indicator organism testing results.

Our MC-Media Pad® convenient culture media tests are designed for indicator organism testing and hygiene monitoring in food and beverage production. The pads are coated with growth media and chromogenic substrates for specific detection, allowing faster results and improved read-outs. This convenient method complies with international food and beverage standards (AOAC-PTM, AOAC-OMA, ISO 16140). The MC-Media Pad® improves your workflow and reduces required storage, incubation and waste capacity.

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  • Simplate® rapid culture media for indicator organism testing

    Image 1.Simplate® rapid culture media for indicator organism testing

  • MC-Media Pad® convenient culture media for microbial routine testing

    Image 2.MC-Media Pad® convenient culture media

For complex matrices, testing can be simple using the SimPlate® test, which provides rapid, easy-to-interpret results, even with food and environmental matrices that are challenging for other rapid methods. SimPlate® tests have been validated by international standards (AOAC/MicroVal).

Related Product Resources

Brochure: SimPlate® Method
Brochure: MC-Media Pad® Convenient Culture Media Pads
Application Note: How to Test Difficult Matrices with MC-Media Pad®
Application Note: Suitability of MC-Media Pad® for Hygiene Monitoring
Article: MC-Media Pad® – Validation Summary
Protocol: Comparison of MC-Media Pad® with Different Convenience Solution Products
Conversion Table: Relationship of MC-Media Pad E. coli & Coliform Plate Results with the Most Probable Number Method (MPN)
EN ISO 11133:2014 Quality-assured Culture Media for Food and Water Testing to Enhance Consumer Safety

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Product Number
Product Description
Pricing
65009BC
SimPlate® Device, BioControl, Device for use with SimPlate
66008BC
SimPlate® Total Coliform & E. coli CI, BioControl, Quantitative results for Coliforms and E. coli from food and environmental samples in just 24 hours
66007BC
SimPlate® Yeast & Mold CI, BioControl, Quantitative results for yeast and mold from food and environmental samples in just 56-72 hours
66003BC
SimPlate® Total Plate Count, BioControl, Quantitative results for total aerobic bacteria from food and environmental samples in just 24 hours
63011BC
Supplement A, SimPlate®, BioControl, For use with SimPlate Total Plate Count and Yeast & Mold
66004BC
SimPlate® Yeast & Mold, BioControl, Quantitative results for yeast and mold from food and environmental samples
66006BC
SimPlate® Campylobacter CI, BioControl, Detection and quantification of Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni in poultry rinses and meat
63010BC
Supplement D, SimPlate®, BioControl, For use with SimPlate Yeast & Mold Color Indicator
63012BC
Supplement R, SimPlate®, BioControl, For use with SimPlate Coliform & E. coli Color Indicator
66009BC
SimPlate® Enterobacteriaceae CI, BioControl, Quantitative results for Enterobacteriaceae from food and environmental samples in just 24 hours
63005BC
Supplement V, SimPlate®, BioControl, For use with SimPlate Yeast & Mold Color Indicator
63004BC
Supplement M, SimPlate®, BioControl, For use with SimPlate Yeast & Mold Color Indicator
1.32356
MC-Media Pad®, for coliforms
1.32357
MC-Media Pad®, for coliforms, for Escherichia coli
1.32359
MC-Media Pad®, for rapid aerobic count
1.32360
MC-Media Pad®, for yeasts, for molds
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Related Product Categories

Microbial Culture Media
A microbial culture medium promotes and supports the growth and the survival of microorganisms. It can be prepared as a liquid broth, solid agar plate or as semi-solid deeps. We offer a broad range of dehydrated and ready-to-use culture media that fulfils the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Pathogen Screening Kits, Instruments & Disposables
Pathogen testing is a key component and critical success factor in effective food safety and process control programs. Explore our wide range of pathogen screening products that suit your needs.
Hygiene Monitoring Instruments, Samplers, Tests & Accessories
Hygiene monitoring verifies the effectiveness of your sanitization routine using methods like ATP testing, NAD testing, protein testing or swab sampling.

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Microbiological Testing
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Regulatory Compliance​ for Food and Beverage
Understand the importance of food safety management and regulatory compliance in food & beverage industry to meet quality and safety throughout the diverse supply chains.
Pathogen & Spoilage Testing
Pathogen testing detects pathogenic organisms that can cause disease in humans and is usually accompanied by indicator organism testing. Microbial spoilage testing is used for the detection of microorganisms that cause goods to deteriorate.
Surface & Personnel Testing
Surface monitoring and personnel monitoring measure the levels of microbial contamination in production areas to control the measures of disinfection routines.

Highlights

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  • In this 1-hour webinar, we will discuss how alternative culture media methods can change your workflow, and we will analyze their performance, with a particular focus on difficult matrices.