In addition to sequencing the genomes of individual food-related microorganisms, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can be used to study mixed microbial communities in foods.
Recent advances in DNA sequencing and analytical technology and bioinformatics have allowed scientists and researchers to effectively use these meta-omics tools to study microbiomes in various microbial ecosystems. Microbial diversity analysis using NGS can be applied in a wide variety of food, environmental food process samples and environmental factory samples.
Spoilage Investigation in a Nutshell
Human and raw materials are reservoirs of spoilage microorganisms, which are able to grow and survive in a processing environment. Process flow (materials, air, and human), cleaning, temperature, and humidity are mainly used to control microbial communities. The origins of pathogen and spoilage microorganisms found in these processing plants are mostly unknown. This growing field of food environmental microbiology has been enabled by DNA sequencing and big data technologies. High-Throughput DNA Sequencing (HTS) gives a perspective of the global population dynamics in food facilities as microbial ecosystems. The potential applications for this technique are limited only by the microorganism populations that can be found, making it perfect for spoilage investigations, shelf life analyses, and environmental monitoring. It will also provide more information to food manufacturers familiar with a simple classical count technique.
Our Spoilage and Microorganisms Investigation Services
Quality standards applied to the sequencing services are fully in line with ISO 9001 standards and expert professional recommendations.
Our network, from expert Food Science Center laboratories (Food scientists, biomolecular experts, bioinformaticians) supports your projects and tests from the study design to the final report.
Everything is adapted to fit your needs, from specific biomolecular techniques to bioinformatics pipelines and data storage. Mérieux NutriSciences offers expert analysis and recommendations to add value to complex sequencing results for practical application and enhanced food safety and quality.
