The food industry is always changing. As technology evolves, there are newer and more difficult challenges to face when it comes to ensuring regulations are met, product safety is maintained, and sustainability is accomplished. There are certain risks such as contamination, inefficient resource usage, and environmental damage that are very important to address for the safety of manufacturers. We understand that process control testing forms the basis of modern food production systems. That's why we specialize in biotech driven environmental solutions. Our services integrate the latest biotechnology with advanced analytical methods to offer programs that meet all monitoring requirements in an environmentally friendly manner.
Fig 1. Food Process Control Testing (Sher A., 2023)
Service Overview
The PCT services we offer are a revolution in monitoring the processes of food manufacturing with real-time biosensing, prediction, and automated control integrated within. We ensure the following:
- Continuous Microbial Load Monitoring
Pathogen detection (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli)
Spoilage organism tracking
Biofilm formation prevention
- Physicochemical Parameter Surveillance
pH/aw (water activity) dynamic mapping
Thermal process validation (F/Botulinum values)
Trace element profiling
- Process Environmental Controls
HACCP critical control point verification
Air/water quality bioburden analysis
Allergen cross-contamination prevention
- Sustainability Metrics
Energy consumption optimization
Waste stream valorization potential assessment
Carbon footprint real-time calculation.
Technical Principles
The tests are based upon the most advanced technologies:
- Next-Generation Biosensors
CRISPR-based nucleic acid detection (LOD: 1 CFU/ml)
Impedance microbiology for real-time growth kinetics
Enzyme-linked electrochemical aptasensors
- Spectroscopic Integration
Hyperspectral imaging for compositional analysis
Raman spectroscopy for molecular fingerprinting
LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) for elemental detection
- Bioinformatics Infrastructure
Machine learning models trained on 10M+ microbial datasets
Predictive contamination risk algorithms
Blockchain-enabled traceability systems.
Methodological Framework
PCT operates through three synergistic phases:
- Preventive Phase
Raw material bioburden profiling
Equipment surface ATP bioluminescence mapping
- Control Phase
Continuous inline biosensor arrays
Wireless IoT-enabled process parameter loggers
- Verification Phase
Comparative metagenomic analysis
Predictive shelf-life modeling.
Industry Applications
- Dairy Processing
Real-time psychrotroph monitoring during HTST pasteurization
Predictive curd formation analytics for yield optimization
- Meat/Poultry Operations
Automated carcass decontamination validation
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) gas mixture control
- Beverage Production
Biofilm risk mapping in filling lines
Alcohol-by-volume (ABV) inline verification
- Plant-Based Alternatives
Mycoprotein fermentation process control
Allergen segregation assurance systems.
Environmental Benefits
- Resource Conservation: 45% reduction in water usage via smart CIP optimization, 30% energy savings through precision thermal processing.
- Emission Reduction: Methane monitoring in anaerobic digestion byproducts, NOx minimization in combustion-based systems.
- Waste Valorization: Byproduct nutrient recovery potential assessment, upcycling pathway identification for processing residues.
- Biodiversity Protection: Prevent antimicrobial resistance gene spread, eliminate persistent pollutant discharge.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive services of process control testing, including:
| Category |
Sub-Services |
Key Technologies |
| Microbial Safety |
Biofilm risk scoring |
qPCR with propidium monoazide |
|
Sporeformer quantification |
Flow cytometry with viability dyes |
| Chemical Integrity |
Mycotoxin clustering analysis |
LC-MS/MS with molecular networking |
|
Migration compound detection |
GC-Orbitrap with SIM mode |
| Physical Properties |
Nanoplastic contamination screening |
μFTIR with automated particle ID |
|
Structural integrity assessment |
X-ray microtomography |
| Process Optimization |
Thermal death time modeling |
Wireless data loggers + CFD |
|
Resource efficiency benchmarking |
LCA-integrated SCADA systems |
Company Service Advantages
- Biotechnological Expertise: 15+ patents in microbial detection methodologies, international standard accredited testing laboratories.
- Integrated Solutions: Combine process engineering with molecular diagnostics,unified platform for safety/quality/sustainability metrics
- Global Implementation Experience: Successful deployment in 23 countries, multilingual technical support team
- Environmental Commitment: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) signatory, 100% renewable energy-powered operations.
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In an era where food safety imperatives intersect with ecological responsibility, CD BioSciences's process control testing services provide the critical nexus between operational reliability and sustainable manufacturing. Our biosensor-enabled, data-driven approach transforms traditional quality assurance into a strategic asset that simultaneously enhances profitability and reduces environmental impact. By implementing our PCT solutions, food processors gain not just compliance assurance, but a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving green economy. Please Contact us to learn more information of how we can assist you.
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Reference
- Sher A., Vanessa T.R., et al. "Food processing and challenges in the food production and quality: The foodomics approach" Food Bioscience 2023, 56:103217.
Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.
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