New Test Method for Acetic Acid Bacteria Enumeration at Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI
June 4, 2024 - 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. To best serve the needs of the beverage industry, Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories is offering this test as part of several new beverage packages, as well as ad-hoc.
Acetic acid bacteria (AAB) are a group of bacteria which oxidize sugars or ethanol and produce acetic acid (vinegar) during fermentation. The presence of AAB can be associated with spoilage in beverages, causing an undesirable sour taste, and could lead to premature end of shelf-life, consumer complaints and recalls.
The method was developed based on the European Brewer’s Association guidelines, though ours is validated for a shorter turnaround time (72 hours) and uses an agar that includes a chromogenic reaction (color change) in the presence of acetic acid, which contributes to more accurate results.
The new AAB test and beverage packages are intended for use by clients producing beverages and are applicable to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic products and clients that can beverages.
“Milwaukee has long been known as Brew City, and with our Eurofins laboratory calling the Milwaukee-area home, we wanted to support the rich variety of beverage manufacturing opportunities in our backyard by offering testing catered to their industry-specific needs and concerns. By developing this beverage-specific analytical catalogue, we can provide service not only to those manufacturing alcoholic products, but non-alcoholic products as well,” said Patricia Quinn, Analytical Services and Project Manager at Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. in Milwaukee.
New Beverage Packages
- General Microbiology and Spoilage Organism Monitoring
- Expanded Microbiology and Spoilage Organism Monitoring
- General Microbiology and Spoilage Organism Monitoring with Beverage-specific Chemistry Analyses – Non-Alcoholic
- General Microbiology and Spoilage Organism Monitoring with Beverage-specific Chemistry Analyses – Alcoholic
Reach out to Eurofins today to learn more about acetic acid bacteria enumeration and how our new beverage testing packages can help you meet your company’s goals.
About Eurofins
Eurofins is a global leader in providing a comprehensive range of testing services across industries such as food, environment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more. With an extensive network of over 900 laboratories in 62 countries and a workforce of ca. 62,000 dedicated professionals, Eurofins is committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and innovative solutions. As a trailblazer in analytical methods and contract research services, Eurofins aims to improve the quality of life through cutting-edge testing and research.
