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Celsis Launches RapiScreen(TM) Beverage Microbial Screening System
CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsis International plc
(LSE: CEL.L), the global leader in rapid microbial detection solutions for
industry, today announced the launch of RapiScreen(TM) Beverage, a new assay
for use on the Celsis Innovate -- the company's proven rapid microbial
screening instrument for dairy products. This new rapid screening test kit
extends the Celsis Innovate platform to efficiently and rapidly screen Ultra
Heat Treated (UHT) and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) beverage products for
microbial contamination.
The flexibility and high-throughput of the Celsis Innovate system makes it
ideal for companies that produce beverage and dairy products alike. The
RapiScreen Beverage kit works on everything from clear to pulpy juices, from
broths to soups, with no filtering necessary.
"Many of our dairy industry customers are expanding their product
portfolios to include non-dairy products such as nutritional shakes and
fruit- or broth-based items," said Judy Madden, VP of the Celsis Rapid
Detection division. "With the addition of the RapiScreen Beverage kit for the
Innovate, the same trusted platform now can be used to test for contamination
across their entire spectrum of products, quickly and efficiently."
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence is the industry standard for
the rapid microbial screening of UHT and ESL beverage products. Using
proprietary innovations in enzyme technology, RapiScreen Beverage for Innovate
delivers reliable and consistent results on a broad range of products in 24-48
hours. Additional benefits include:
-- Validation available on a wide variety of UHT/ESL beverage products
including broths, soups, sport drinks, ready-to-drink teas,
yogurt-based drinks, fruit juices and nutritional supplements
-- Effective on low pH products
-- Equally effective with filterable and non-filterable products
-- Process is non-destructive, allowing for further testing if needed
-- Validated on a wide range of microorganisms
The Celsis RapiScreen Beverage kit offers a cost-effective, rapid
screening solution for the Innovate platform that drives quick results and
ROI. Companies interested in learning more about RapiScreen Beverage for the
Innovate can visit http://www.celsis.com/rapid for more information.
About Celsis Rapid Detection Systems
By significantly reducing the time required to test and release raw
materials, in-process and finished goods, manufacturers using Celsis Rapid
Detection systems realize improved cash flow and reduced working-capital
requirements, while ensuring quality and increased responsiveness throughout
the supply chain. Celsis' extensive client base includes many of the world's
leading pharmaceutical and consumer products companies. Founded in the UK and
now headquartered inChicago, the Company has been listed on the London Stock
Exchange (CEL.L) since 1993.
SOURCE Celsis International plc
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