PIKA 4e Lactobacillus & Pediococcus Real Beer Spoiler Identification Kit

Highlights

Determine risk by identifying the lactic acid spoiler species present in your beer
Real-Time PCR test delivers quantitative, objective results in two hours
Automatic analysis with Open qPCR allows anyone to run tests

Description

Lactobacillus and Pediococcus can spoil beer by the production of lactic acid. However of the over 200 species of these genera, only thirteen species have been proven to spoil beer.

The PIKA 4e Real Beer Spoiler Identification Kit determines which of these 13 spoilers are present in a sample. Species identification aids in determining spoilage risk & tracking down the source. The identification kit should be used only after the LP Real Beer Spoiler Test Kit has confirmed a Lactobacillus or Pediococcus real beer spoiler is present in a sample.

Spoilers are quantitatively detected using probe-based Real-Time PCR. Kit includes all reagents needed to identify 6 spoiler samples.

Detected Species

L. acetotolerans	L. backii
L. brevis	L. casei
L. collinoides	L. coryniformis
L. lindneri	L. parabuchneri (“frigidus”)
L. perolens	L. plantarum
L. rossiae	P. damnosus
P. inopinatus

Specifications

Sensitivity	10 CFU/mL (direct PCR) 1 cell/sample (enriched)
PCR Time	75 minutes
Compatible Samples	Beer, yeast slurry, colonies, environmental
Controls	Positive, negative, internal inhibition
Automatic Analysis	Supported with Open qPCR
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Storage Temperature	2 – 8 °C
Manufacturer	PIKA Weihenstephan
Manufacturer Part #	2401-37

Easy Workflow

20 minutes hands-on time.
Samples may be directly tested for 2 hour results.
Pre-enrichment with PCR-grade FastOrange increases sensitivity & degrades dead cells.