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Created on 08.11
FSTest Gel-Type Aerobic Count Plate | Rapid TVC Testing
In modern food safety management and quality control, Total Viable Count (TVC) / Aerobic Count is one of the most fundamental indicators of raw material freshness, hygiene compliance, and product shelf-life stability. However, traditional agar plate methods require labor-intensive preparation, autoclaving, and extensive incubator space, while first-generation paper-based test sheets often suffer from sample diffusion issues and overlapping bacterial colonies at high concentrations. To address these industry challenges, FSTest Corporation proudly introduces its next-generation Aerobic Count Plate (Gel-Type) (Cat NO: 21111). Featuring an advanced cold-water-soluble gel matrix and high-contrast chromogenic technology, this innovative solution elevates TVC testing efficiency, accuracy, and visual clarity to an unprecedented level.
1. Working Principle
The FSTest Aerobic Count Plate (Gel-Type) is a pre-prepared, disposable culture system designed for high-precision bacterial enumeration:
· Advanced Gel Matrix Technology: Standard nutrient culture medium is seamlessly integrated with an ultra-clear, cold-water-soluble absorbent gel matrix. Upon sample inoculation, the liquid sample quickly hydrates the matrix, forming a stable, highly transparent gel layer that locks in colonies and prevents liquid diffusion.
· High-Contrast Chromogenic Indicator (TTC): Uses Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride (TTC), a highly sensitive dehydrogenase indicator. Viable aerobic bacteria metabolize TTC into insoluble red formazan, staining colonies vivid red against a clear gel background for effortless visual reading.· Ready-to-Use & Zero Prep: Fully pre-sterilized and ready-to-use. Eliminates agar weighing, boiling, autoclaving, water baths, and plate pouring.
2. Breakthrough Advantages of Gel-Type Technology
· Superior Matrix Clarity & Expanded Counting Range: The optical clarity of the gel matrix remains crystal clear even with complex food samples, supporting readable counts up to 500 CFU/plate (ideal range: 30–300 CFU/plate) without colony overlapping.
· Fast & Reliable Results: Accelerates bacterial growth to deliver verified TVC results within 18 to 24 hours.
· High-Contrast Visualization: Bright red colonies stand out clearly against the translucent gel background, minimizing human reading errors and enabling seamless integration with automated colony counters.
· Eco-Friendly & Space-Saving Design: Compact plate footprint reduces incubator space usage by up to 85% and significantly lowers solid biohazard waste disposal volume.
3. Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification / Detail |
Product Name | Aerobic Count Plate (Gel-Type) |
Brand & Catalog NO. | FSTest | Cat NO: 21111 |
Target Organism | Total Viable Count (TVC) / Aerobic Bacteria |
Packaging Specification | 25 Tests / Kit |
Shelf Life | 18 Months |
Incubation Conditions | 18–24 hours at 36 ± 1 °C |
Enumeration Range | 30–300 CFU / plate (Readable up to 500 CFU) |
Colony Appearance | Vivid, distinct clear red colonies |
4. Streamlined 3-Step Test Procedure
Step 1 (Sample Dilution): Homogenize 25 g/mL of sample with 225 mL sterile diluent and perform serial dilutions (1:10, 1:100, etc.) as required.
Step 2 (Inoculation & Incubation): Lift the top cover film, pipette 1 mL of sample onto the center of the plate, gently release the film, and incubate at 36 ± 1 °C for 18–24 hours. Step 3 (Interpretation): Count vivid red colonies visually or utilize the FSTest MC1000 Automatic Colony Counter for automated batch scanning and digital data archiving.
5. Target Industries & Applications
· Dairy & Milk Processing: Raw milk, pasteurized milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter hygiene monitoring.
· Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Bakery, confectionery, prepared/processed foods, fruit & vegetable products, and bottled water.
· Meat, Poultry & Seafood: Fresh/frozen meats, poultry processing, and seafood product quality control.
· Pet Food & Animal Feed: Raw ingredients, finished pet foods, and feed safety testing.
· Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Functional health food ingredients and finished product microbial limits.
· Environmental & Surface Monitoring: Production equipment, contact surfaces, and environmental swabs.
Automate Your Quality Control Workflows
The Gel-Type Aerobic Count Plate is fully compatible with the FSTest MC1000 Automatic Colony Counter, enabling 1-second batch readings, digital data retention, and audit-ready reporting to boost laboratory productivity.
Experience the Next-Gen Gel-Type Count Plate Today
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