Microbiological
Testing
Microbiological safety and molecular biology screening (PCR, allergen detection).
Microbiological analysis aims to detect pathogenic or spoilage microorganisms (e.g. Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), as well as evaluate hygiene indicators such as moulds, yeasts, and total bacterial counts. These data are essential to verify the safety of food, water, surfaces, and air in production environments, ensuring HACCP compliance and meeting international standards (IFS, BRC, ISO 22000).
Alongside traditional methodologies, molecular biology techniques are increasingly used, offering faster and more sensitive analysis through Real-Time PCR. This approach not only allows precise microorganism identification, but also enables allergen detection and the identification of specific contaminant DNA, ensuring a superior level of control.
Service Overview
Tentamus Agriparadigma provides microbiological testing on food, water, air, and surfaces to identify:
- Pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli STEC/VTEC)
- Hygiene indicators (bacterial counts, moulds, yeasts)
- Microorganisms via Real-Time PCR
- Allergens through molecular biology techniques
Applied Methodologies
- ISO, AFNOR, UNI standards
- Classical techniques and automated PCR
- Validated internal methods
Who We Serve
- Agrifood companies, processing industries, catering & foodservice
- Medical sectors and device manufacturers (cleanrooms, sterility)
Matrices Analysed
- Vegetables, fruit & derivatives
- Cereals & cereal-based products
- Meat & meat products
- Fish & seafood products
- Bakery products
- Eggs & egg products
- Milk & dairy products
- Oils
- Wine & alcoholic beverages
- Spices, herbs, coffee & flavourings
- Frozen foods
- Infant food
- Feed (raw materials & finished products)
Sampling Process
Sampling is the most critical preliminary step to ensure reliable microbiological results.
Tentamus Agriparadigma performs collection according to regulatory protocols and official guidelines, ensuring that samples are representative of the batch and free from contamination or alteration.
Samples can be:
- Collected by our qualified staff at production sites, warehouses, or points of sale
- Provided by clients, following detailed instructions on collection, packaging, and storage
Additional Analyses &
Related Services
Our laboratories can also support you with additional analytical activities, offering a complete and customized service across the entire production chain.
Thanks to the synergy between the Tentamus Group laboratories and our close collaboration with consulting companies within the network, we offer integrated analytical plans and customized solutions tailored to your quality control, certification, export, and regulatory compliance needs.