Scientifically designed microbiological challenge and thermal validations studies provide information on the potential risks of your product, formulation and cooking instructions.

A Silliker challenge study gives you unparalleled microbiological information and knowledge about your product.We innoculate relevant microorganisms into your formulation to determine if these organisms present a potential health hazard or spoilage risk. Our reports provide useful information and our experts can offer recommendations for formulation, process, or storage changes to help you improve your product.

Data obtained from our challenge studies will help you:

• Make changes in your product formulation, process, or packaging that will inhibit microbial growth
• Set safety criteria at the critical control points in a food processing operation and finished product testing specifications
• Understand how your shelf-life will be affected by an increased level of spoilage organisms due to contamination

Up to the Challenge?

In response to consumer demands for lighter and healthier foods, new products – increasingly free of traditional chemical and physical barriers that inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf-life – continue to grow in popularity.

The systematic reduction of salt, pH and other traditional barriers in these products has raised pointed safety concerns and elevated the importance of challenge testing. Leading food companies are turning to the Silliker Science Center to provide them with the unparalleled expertise they need.

At Risk

Working in conjunction with your product developers and quality professionals, we will provide you with a detailed report on organisms that pose a risk to your product. Based on this information, we can help you:

• Make changes in your product formulation, process, or packaging to inhibit microbial growth
• Set safety criteria at CCPs in your processing operation
• Understand how your product shelf-life will be affected by an increased level of spoilage organisms due to contamination

Building on our exemplary service, we can help you protect the integrity of your products.

Contact sales@silliker.com.au to find out how the Silliker Science Centre can support your safety and quality programs.