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:

Probiotic Enumeration by Flow Cytometry: Method Scope Extension of ISO 19344 - Benkowski and Schoeni

As probiotic consumption rates continue to grow, stakeholders are demanding more information about the quantity, quality, and identity of organisms in probiotic products. Increasingly, flow cytometry is being used to address manufacturers’ and consumers’ demands, and has shown promise in rapidly providing precise quantitative and qualitative probiotic information.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Probiotics Flow Cytometry

Fingerprinting Fruits Using Coumarins & Psoralens, Authentication Tool for Meyer Lemons

Keywords: Scientific Research Authenticity Food Beverages Ingredients Food Fraud Lemon

Quality Assurance in Agave Syrups - Jahromi and Reimann, et al

This poster describes some of the work Eurofins has conducted on procedures to help control the quality of agave syrups.

Keywords: Scientific Research Authenticity Food Ingredients Food Fraud

Detection of Salmonella in Probiotic Cultures - Shannon, et al

Salmonella depends on an effective food safety program supported by robust Salmonella detection methods. Our objective is to explore recovery of Salmonella from a background of probiotic cultures and demonstrate and validate as effective, sensitive method for detecting Salmonella in probiotic cultures to protect public health.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Probiotics Pathogen

Anthocyanins and Assessment of Authenticity of Red & Black Juices

Originally showcased at the 2016 annual AOAC meeting, this poster presents data for the “new” variety that will be valuable to anyone who buys or uses this type of fruit for processing.

Keywords: Scientific Research Authenticity Food Beverages Ingredients Anthocyanins Raspberry Juice

Prop 65 Guidance White Paper

This Proposition 65 Guide will help food, ingredient, and supplement companies navigate the regulatory and testing challenges that Proposition 65 presents when selling products into the state of California.

Keywords: Scientific Research Contaminants Regulatory Food Beverages Supplements Prop 65

Environmental Monitoring Swabbing Guide

Collecting environment samples in an aseptic manner is critical to ensuring the quality of the testing results. Eurofins Microbiology has updated our guide to effective environmental swabbing.

Keywords: Scientific Research Environmental Microbiology Food

The USDA Organic Mandatory Pesticide Testing Ruling and How to Comply

Eurofins’ Pesticide Residue Monitoring Plan provides an understanding of how to implement a pesticide residue monitoring plan.

Keywords: Scientific Research Contaminants Food Produce Pesticides

Nutrition Labeling Guide

Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center has released the inaugural Nutrition Labeling Guide. The guide encompasses NLEA requirements and more.

Keywords: Scientific Research Nutritional Regulatory Food Allergens

A Second Look at Arsenic: A Guide to Inorganic & Organic Arsenic Testing

Eurofins’ Arsenic Testing Guide provides awareness of arsenic in food and the importance of detecting both inorganic and organic forms.

Keywords: Scientific Research Contaminants Regulatory Food Grain

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