Product Sheet Yeast and Mold Quantification LyoKit

Yeasts and molds are ubiquitous in the environment and can contaminate foods through inadequately sanitized equipment or as airborne particles. These organisms often thrive when conditions are unfavorable for bacterial growth, such as in low-pH environments, and can pose significant challenges in dairy products. Traditional microbiological methods for detecting, quantifying, and identifying yeasts and molds are labor-intensive and can take up to two weeks to complete.

The foodproof Yeast and Mold Quantification LyoKit streamlines this process, enabling quantification in less than five hours, with only two hours of hands-on time. Utilizing real-time PCR technology, the LyoKit offers a rapid, highly sensitive, and specific detection method.

Its straightforward sample preparation includes a live/dead discrimination step using Reagent D, effectively preventing false-positive results caused by dead cells.