Predictive microbiology
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Carrying out a range of trials to determine the shelf-life of a product can be very time-consuming - especially when developing new products, when a range of alternative scenarios might be under consideration.
Predictive microbiology is the computer simulation of the growth of microorganisms in foods in response to temperature, pH (acidity), oxygen levels, and preservative factors such as salt and sugar. This allows a more targeted approach to challenge testing or other shelf-life testing. Parameters such as lag time, and time to reach a specific level can be predicted. As well as comparing different virtual versions of new products, predictions can also be used in troubleshooting, where a production problem such as increased storage temperature has occurred.
Campden BRI has developed a suite of predictive models for different product groups and for different organisms. Download the Campden BRI Predictive microbiological models PDF.
Key services
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Environmental testing and prevention to help the food industry control SARS-CoV-2.
Microbiological analysis and testing
Covering pathogens, spoilage organisms, and indicator organisms
Microbiological shelf-life
Product safety, retaining sensory, microbiological and chemical characteristics.
Microbiological methods evaluation
Evaluating microbiological methods, validation and interpretation.
Heat resistance
Determine whether the process you are using will be sufficient to achieve your aims.
Detection and control of foodborne viruses
Foodborne viruses are a safety challenge for a range of foods.
Microbiology training courses
Explore our microbiology related courses including; Understanding microbiology for non microbiologists and setting shelf life: how to do it better
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The Campden BRI group companies listed below are accredited in accordance with the recognised International Standard ISO17025:2017 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope of methods, specific to each site, as detailed in the schedules of accreditation bearing the testing laboratory number. The schedules may be revised from time to time and reissued by UKAS. The most recent issue of the schedules are available from the UKAS website www.ukas.com. Campden BRI (Chipping Campden) Limited is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 1079