3M, St. Paul, Minn., launched the 3M microbial luminescence system UHT beverage screen kit, a new rapid test for ultra-high temperature (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) beverages.
This new rapid test expands the application of the 3M microbial luminescence system (MLS) from UHT dairy products to a wide variety of UHT and ESL beverages such as fruit juices, smoothies, dairy, dairy substitutes and dairy/juice mixtures, among others. The system provides a rapid method for quality release testing, reducing the time-to-result by 2-3 days or more, compared to traditional methods like agar plates and pH measurement.