Testing Solutions for Alicyclobacillus

Alicyclobacillus spp. are thermoacidophilic, spore-forming bacteria typically found in soil. Alicyclobacillus enter food production through dust or contaminated raw material such as fruit concentrates. The spores are heat-resistant and survive standard pasteurization procedures. Though non-pathogenic, their growth in the final product causes off-flavors by forming guaiacol or halogenated phenols. Our PCR solution enables the early detection of Alicyclobacillus and the identification of the most important species, A. acidoterrestris.