Early Detection of Bacterial Biofilm In the Food Industry

Problem: Many food processing and food packaging companies struggle with bacterial biofilms that are threatening the safety of food products. Bacterial biofilm can form on any type of surface including food production machinery and food package and are the main source of contamination in the food processing environment and recontamination of processed foods.

Solution: We have developed an innovative electrochemical sensor that operates efficiently to detect and treat bacteria in different food processing environments while being easy to install. The real-time biofilm monitoring using a highly sensitive sensor can warn about a bacterial settlement since its first formation phases. Based on the instant data provided, cleaning treatment can be conducted early and efficiently.