Andrzej Benkowski

Andrzej Benkowski

Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements

As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.

Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.

Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.

Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.

Below are resources from Andrzej:

Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Chromatography for Vitamin and Mycotoxin Analysis

This paper discusses the theory behind supercritical fluids, key method information, and the benefits to testing fat soluble vitamins in supplements as well as mycotoxins in food products by this unique and green chemistry methodology.

Keywords: Scientific Research Nutritional Food Supplements Contaminants

Assessing Robustness of Salmonella and Listeria detection by Loop-mediated AMPlification (LAMP) - Brown, Legan

This poster—originally presented at IFT’s annual 2019 meeting—seeks to determine the robustness of LAMP pathogen assays by testing wide variations in temperature, incubation time, and other conditions, to facilitate efficient laboratory operation in “real world” conditions.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Pathogen

Comparison of the BACGene Listeria spp. Real Time PCR and BAX® System 24E Genus Listeria PCR Methods for the Detection of Genus Listeria in Food and Environmental Samples from Two Dairy Production Facilities

A large dairy product manufacturer expressed interest in an alternate PCR method for the detection of Genus Listeria in their environmental and product testing program due to recurring false-positive detections and high levels of environmental Genus Listeria positives in the recent past. Our objective was to compare the performance of two PCR based methods for Genus Listeria detection.

Keywords: Scientific Research Environmental Microbiology Pathogen Method Development Dairy

Flow Cytometry for Probiotic Enumeration of Bacillus coagulans and Bacillus subtilis in Foods and Dietary Supplements

This scientific poster demonstrates how flow cytometry can be used to accurately and precisely enumerate B. coagulans and B. subtilis in a gummy matrix.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Food Probiotics Supplements Flow Cytometry

Analysis of Cannabinoids: Development and Validation of Methods for AOAC First Action Official Method Consideration

The Hemp Industry often needs support for testing the safety and quality of their products from seeds to finished products. Read this white paper to learn more about how developers can make use of hemp-specific analytical tests, including potency,to ensure their products are safe and deliver the highest quality, key factors to establishing and maintaining a role in today’s competitive cannabinoids marketplace.

Keywords: Scientific Research ID & Purity Hemp & CBD Supplements

Evaluation of Rapid Screening Platforms for Detection of Salmonella in Probiotic Cultures

Our objective was to compare the efficacy of commercially available pathogen screening platforms for detecting Salmonella in probiotic cultures to permit evidence-based platform selection.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Probiotics

The Use of Flow Cytometry for the Rapid Detection of Fluorescent-tagged Salmonella spp.

This poster explores the use of flow cytometry in GFP-tagged Salmonella strains as positive controls for rapid qualitative Salmonella detection testing.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Food Flow Cytometry Pathogen

Applications of DNA Sequencing in Food Microbiology

This poster demonstrates how DNA sequencing can be an important tool in quality control, presumptive confirmations, and environmental monitoring.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Genomics Dlegan Mbrown

Analysis of Spices for Steam Volatile Oils using EQTA Near Infrared Methodology

Steam volatile oil is an important property of spices. The volatile components present in spices contribute to the aroma and flavor of the spice. This paper describes a fast, accurate, and simple technique for analysis of spices using Fourier Transform Near Infrared (FT-NIR) technology.

Keywords: Scientific Research On-Site QTA Ingredients

Microbial Ecology of Refrigerated Chicken Soup with Naturally Fermented Food Ingredients

Researchers from Eurofins Microbiology and Third Wave Bioactives collaborated to compare the microbial succession of refrigerated chicken noodle soup. The purpose of better understanding how various culture ingredients not only prevent microbial spoilage populations, but also dive deeper into how microbial populations evolve over time.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Food

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