We are pleased to announce the launch of lactic acid and acetic acid testing services in South Africa provides new solutions in sustainable food production – safeguarding against food spoilage, food poisoning and scope to reduce food waste.
This fermentation process has long been known to extend the shelf life of food products. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), provide a natural, organic way to preserve food and form one of the oldest forms of bio-preservation, enhancing food safety, prolonging shelf life and often boosting nutritional value.
New lactic acid testing services, alongside acetic acid and lactic acid bacteria testing, provide safe and effective ways to access this bio-preservation method in order to eliminate foodborne pathogens and reduce food waste by preventing spoilage.
Protection against food poisoning
Shelf life and food waste are not the only positive outcomes from this organic method. Lactic acid bacteria work to prevent harmful pathogens in food, such as salmonella, E.coli and listeria, thus creating extra protection against food poisoning.
How does it work?
Lactic acid bacteria inhibit pathogens through the lactic acid fermentation of sugars into acid, as well as the production of a range of metabolites with antimicrobial properties such as hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, antifungal compounds and bacteriocins.
Lactic acid bacteria and its microbial byproducts therefore keep bacterial populations in check and prevent them from growing out of control, creating protection from any other contaminating organisms.
Access to testing services, and more information about this process is available from +27 21506 3280
For further information, please contact:
Khan Gadeeja
Customer Service Manager
Health and Nutrition
t: +27215064931
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