In the beverage industry, microorganisms play important roles in several ways. In the production of alcoholic and fermented beverages, they are desired and necessary protagonists of the production process.
In many non-alcoholic beverages such as fruit juices and soft drinks, but also in the majority of alcoholic beverages, microorganisms also appear as spoilage germs. Here, they negatively affect taste, smell and consistency and can ultimately lead to health impairments of the consumer directly or indirectly through their metabolic products.
Typical challenges:
The industrial flow cytometry technology from Sysmex Partec offers precise and efficient solutions for the beverage industry and ensures quality control in various application areas, including microbiological analysis in non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and spirits.
With our innovative solutions for the beverage industry, we enable fast, precise and reproducible analyses directly in the company. Our technologies support you in maintaining the highest quality standards, avoiding rejected batches and recalls, and designing processes efficiently.
Application fields for our solutions:
We deliver precise, fast and reliable microbiological quality control for demanding applications.
Ensuring microbiological purity in beverages of all kinds
In-process control and end-product control
Raw material incoming inspection
Control of process and production water
Validation of pasteurization processes
Our proven solutions support beverage manufacturers in microbiological control, process safety and quality monitoring.
Whether fruit juice, beer, wine or soft drinks – Sysmex Partec offers powerful technologies for safe and efficient production.
Our solutions enable fast, reliable and automated microbiological control of non-alcoholic beverages – from raw material testing to end-product analysis.
With the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer and CyFlow™ AL-20 Autoloader, you can quickly and easily detect microorganisms. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.
The CyStain™ VitalCount Kit helps you to safely detect living microorganisms in fruit juices and many other beverages.
Reagent kit for the highly specific detection and counting of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and Alicyclobacillus ssp. in fruit juices.
With the mycotoxin kits, up to 6 mycotoxins (Mycotoxins Screening Kit) can be detected in one sample. In addition, detection for field (Field Toxins Kit) and storage toxins (Storage Toxins Kit) is possible.
The CellTrics™ filters (e.g. CellTrics™ 30µm) help, for example, when using the CyStain™ VitalCount Kit to filter the sample after (optional) pre-incubation. The microorganisms pass through the filter and can be stained in the next step, while the sample substance remains in the filter.
The BacCount reagents allow the determination of the Total Cell Counts (TCC) and the Vital Cell Counts (VCC) in waters of all kinds, also in production and process waters.
Our solutions for the wine industry enable precise microbiological control along the entire production chain – from must processing to alcoholic fermentation and bottling. With the help of innovative technologies such as flow cytometry, fermentation disorders can be detected early, yeasts and bacteria can be analyzed in a differentiated manner and rejected batches can be avoided. This ensures the quality, reproducibility and shelf life of your wines – efficiently, automatically and with documentable precision.
With the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer, you can quickly and easily detect microorganisms. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.
Reagent for counting vital yeasts in wine and beer during and after alcoholic fermentation. Screening for the presence of spoilage yeasts after completion of alcoholic fermentation.
Reagent kit for the highly specific detection and counting of Brettanomyces bruxellensis in wine, beer and its pre-products.
Reagent kit for controlling malolactic fermentation during wine production. Determines the number of lactic acid bacteria (Gram+).
Reagent kit for counting vital microorganisms in filtered wine. For determining the microbiological purity of the wine before, during or after bottling.
Reagent kit for the highly specific detection and counting of Dekkera anomala in wine, cider, beer and other beverages.
Reagent for counting vital and dead yeasts in culture. For checking the quality of the fermentation batch.
With the mycotoxin kits, up to 6 mycotoxins (Mycotoxins Screening Kit) can be detected in one sample. In addition, detection for field (Field Toxins Kit) and storage toxins (Storage Toxins Kit) is possible.
With the CyFlow™ AL-20 Autoloader, you can quickly and automatically detect microorganisms in combination with the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.
In beer production, microbiological control and process safety play a central role – from raw material to bottling. Our technologies enable the fast and reliable detection of unwanted microorganisms, the monitoring of the fermentation process and the validation of cleaning and hygiene steps. With our solutions based on flow cytometry, you analyze in real time, reduce rejected batches and increase process stability – for consistent quality and maximum product safety.
With the CyFlow™ RI-300 Flow Cytometer, you can quickly and easily detect microorganisms. Discover the next level of microbiological quality control with results in minutes.
Reagent for counting vital yeasts in wine and beer during and after alcoholic fermentation. Screening for the presence of spoilage yeasts after completion of alcoholic fermentation.
Reagent kit for the highly specific detection and counting of Brettanomyces bruxellensis in wine, beer and its pre-products.
Reliable cell and particle analysis – experience you can build on
With decades of experience in cell and particle analysis, Sysmex Partec offers powerful solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of industrial applications. Our hardware and software enables fast, precise results – directly on site in production.
Thanks to scientifically validated methods and development according to EN ISO 13485, we guarantee the highest quality and reproducibility. Our customer-specific adaptable solutions are created in close consultation with our customers – for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
Our international support structure and practical training offers ensure smooth implementation and sustainable use. As the only provider on the market, we deliver a real complete solution from a single source – from development to application.
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