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:

Exploring Microbiological Control: Testing Methods for Preservative and Antimicrobial Effectiveness

The effectiveness of a preservative or antimicrobial product is critical in ensuring the safety of a food product and extending its shelf life. This article helps you to understand the basic considerations of preservative and antimicrobial efficacy testing, including determining a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), giving you the background needed to select the best test methods for your food product evaluation.

Keywords: Blog AdvancedFoodMicrobiology Microbiology Food Beverages

Microbial Safety of Cold Brewed Black Coffee during Retail

This poster evaluates the microbiological safety of immersion method concentrated coffee, and single strength cold brew coffee processed by UHT. The results were used to determine if temperature controls for safety (TCS) should be required for these products during retail.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Beverages AdvancedFoodMicrobiology

New Test Method for Acetic Acid Bacteria Enumeration at Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI

Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI is proud to announce the development of a new test method for acetic acid bacteria enumeration, intended for utilization by clients in the beverage industry.

Keywords: News Beverages Microbiology

On-Demand Webinar: Wine, Spirits, & Beverages: Failure Modes, Risk Prevention, & Tips to Prevent Losses with Your Product

Watch this on-demand webinar featuring industry experts, as they explore the analytical considerations for non-routine investigations of failures and losses in the wine, spirits, and beverage industry. Original airdate May 22, 2024.

Keywords: Webinar Beverages Special Investigations AdvancedFoodMicrobiology

Microbial Challenge Testing 101

Do you need microbial testing for your food products? Learn the importance of microbial challenge testing to ensure food safety and quality.

Keywords: Blog Microbiology Food Beverages AdvancedFoodMicrobiology

Microbiological Shelf-life and Product Spoilage: Achieving Objectives and Investigating Failures

This white paper will provide a brief overview of both prevention and investigation of spoilage. By focusing on principles, it will not be able to answer every question, but rather will illustrate questions to ask during product design and failure investigations.

Keywords: Scientific Research Microbiology Shelf-life Food Beverages Dairy Meat DLegan

Eurofins Announces Allulose Testing as Part of Sugar Profile Analysis

Beginning Nov 9, 2023, Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison will include Allulose testing as an optional component of its primary sugar profile analysis, at no additional charge to its valued customers.

Keywords: News Nutritional Press Release Food Beverages

The Value of Emulsion Characterization and Stability Testing: A Case Study

This case study details how Eurofins The National Food Lab was able to assist a start-up company in developing a shelf-stable Ready to Drink product with a high active concentration.

Keywords: Case Study Beverages Ingredients Shelf Life

Webinar: How long is too long? Determining time and temperature controls for safety in food handling and batching

In this on-demand webinar, you will learn how to assess your microbiological food safety hazards related to these holding steps and determine if pathogen growth and/or toxin production may occur. We will discuss several case studies as well as different strategies you may employ to address these identified risks. Original airdate October 11, 2023.

Keywords: Webinar Microbiology Food Beverages AdvancedFoodMicrobiology

Webinar: GC-MS Techniques for Troubleshooting Off-Flavor, Off-Odor, and Flavor Scalping in Foods, Beverage

In this webinar Jamie Willems, Ph.D. and Lily Zehfus, M.Sc. discuss common causes of off-odor, off-flavor, and flavor scalping issues as well as GC-MS techniques for troubleshooting. Original airdate September 12, 2023.

Keywords: Webinar Food Beverages Special Investigations Contaminants

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