HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth
specifically made for food safety needs
Collection broths play a critical role in the success of an environmental monitoring program. HiCap™ (High Capacity) Neutralizing Broth is the first collection broth developed specifically for use in the food and beverage industry. By neutralizing residual sanitizers on the sampled surface and maintaining the viability of the collected microorganisms for up to 72 hours, HiCap helps prevent false negative test results and facilitates accurate quantification of microorganisms. HiCap is formulated to be non-allergenic, containing only components acceptable for use in food, and to be compatible with both traditional and rapid enumeration and pathogen detection methods.
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Unexpected delays?Environmental samples collected using the EZ Reach sponge
with HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth can be held up to 72 hours before starting enrichments, without sacrificing accuracy. HiCap helps improve the recovery of microorganism
from surfaces and unlike other collection solutions, it maintains the viability of stressed and injured cells for up to 72 hours after collection.
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compare collection solutions
Review our study comparing four commonly used collection solutions to recovery of Listeria and Salmonella from stainless steel and maintain viability of these organisms for 72 hours before testing.
Microorganism Viability
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To ensure the accuracy of pathogen detection and quantitative test results it is important to maintain the viability of the collected organisms until the sample is processed by the laboratory, typically 1-2 days. HiCap was formulated to recover and maintain both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
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Better Release of Microorganisms
Studies show that cells more readily release from polyurethane sponge material than from cellulose. The inability to release microorganisms after sample collection can have adverse effects on the accuracy of downstream test results causing microbial populations to be underestimated and potentially giving a false sense of cleaning effectiveness.
As demonstrated by the data shown to the left, there was a decreased ability to recover E. coli or Salmonella after cellulose sponges were added to Letheen Broth seeded with either organism. A much higher level of organisms were recovered when polyurethane sponges were added to the inoculated Letheen broth.
As demonstrated by the data shown to the left, there was a decreased ability to recover E. coli or Salmonella after cellulose sponges were added to Letheen Broth seeded with either organism. A much higher level of organisms were recovered when polyurethane sponges were added to the inoculated Letheen broth.
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COLLECTION BROTHS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMS
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