Food safety is a major problem all over the world, and many people get sick from eating contaminated and unsafe food. Early detection of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in food is an important step to control the outbreak of food-borne diseases. Therefore, rapid detection of food-borne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in food is essential to maintain food quality and ensure consumer safety.

Figure 1. Food spoilage caused by spoilage microorganisms.

Imaging Analysis of Pathogens and Spoilage in Food

The food industry needs fast and non-destructive methods to detect pathogens or spoilage microorganisms to control food quality. However, traditional methods such as colony counting, ready-to-use media methods, polymerase chain reaction and immunoassay methods are laborious, time-consuming, and require professional technicians. Therefore, the emergence of imaging methods for rapid detection of pathogens or spoilage microorganisms in food is inevitable.

CD BioSciences has been committed to the development of imaging technology for many years. We can use hyperspectral imaging technology to detect pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in meat, vegetables and beverages to ensure food safety.

The Workflow of Imaging Analysis of Pathogens and Spoilage in Food

The following are the specific steps of imaging analysis of pathogens and spoilage in food:

Figure 2. Main steps of microorganism determination in meat products by HSI technique (Cheng and Sun, 2015).

Delivery

Our Advantages

• Non-destructive analysis, can be used in different production stages
• The spatial information and spectral parameters of each pixel in the image can be measured at the same time
• Experienced scientists provide experimental consultation
• Reasonable price and short turnaround time

CD BioSciences has a professional team and advanced imaging equipment. The entire process of imaging analysis of pathogens and spoilage in food is operated by experienced technicians to ensure the accuracy of the experiment. If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us.  

1. Vejarano R, Siche R, Tesfaye W. Evaluation of biological contaminants in foods by hyperspectral imaging: A review[J]. International journal of food properties, 2017, 20(sup2): 1264-1297.
2. Wang K, Pu H, Sun D W. Emerging spectroscopic and spectral imaging techniques for the rapid detection of microorganisms: An overview[J]. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 2018, 17(2): 256-273.

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Please note: Our services can only be used for research purposes. Do not use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures!