Reliable challenge test kits for fast & accurate shelf-life
Ensure precise and effortless challenge testing,
customized for your product and backed by science.
Get the answers you need with confidence.
The convenience of Shelfion challenge test kits
Accurate Testing Results
Designed for food products with low initial contamination levels. Less analyses, better confidence.
Tailored Design
Available for multiple food groups. Fitted to your product and needs.
Reliable Testing Results
Based on characterised microorganisms for a better predictive value.
Revolutionary tests for different foods and ingredients
Our dedicated team of specialists is ready to support you with your shelf-life challenges.
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Mastering spoilage organisms
Bacteria
Comprehensive collection of spoilage bacteria, carefully isolated, selected, and characterised for effective use in challenge tests.
Yeasts
Well-characterised collection of yeast strains, relevant for your food product.
Molds
Dedicated mycology lab with a strong background in heat-resistant, preservative resistant and xerophilic molds.
Bacterial spores
Skilled & trained to handle and produce bacterial spores for advanced challenge testing.
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We provide quick and trustworthy testing of food ingredients to optimise production processes.
Seamless integration
with Shelfion software
Our test kits work effortlessly with the Shelfion platform, allowing you to organize results, automate reporting, and streamline your R&D or QA workflow.
FAQs
Got questions about our test kits? Here are some of the most common questions and answers. Still unclear? Feel free to contact us!
Shelfion test kits allow you to perform challenge tests with spoilage organisms—similar to how challenge tests are used for Listeria monocytogenes. This is particularly valuable for products with low initial contamination or longer shelf-life. By simulating microbial growth under your product’s specific conditions, the kits help you validate shelf-life claims, optimize formulations, improve packaging or storage conditions, and reduce food waste.
Shelfion test kits are compatible with a wide range of food products, from sauces to confectionary, biscuits and baked goods to dairy, ingredients, juices, plant-based foods or ready-to-eat meals.
Our approach is tailored: you provide details about your product, and we select or customize the most appropriate microorganisms and testing setup to ensure relevant and accurate results.
When you request a test kit, we guide you through a short intake process where you share key details—such as ingredients, packaging, processing, and desired shelf-life. Based on this information, our experts select or adapt the test kit to match the microbial risks and spoilage organisms most relevant to your product.
Ordering a test kit is easy. Simply order in the software, contact us through the website or email us with your request. After a brief intake, we’ll prepare a tailored proposal, along with clear instructions and support if needed.
Yes, a basic microbiological lab setup is required to use the test kits. They are designed to be user-friendly and eliminate the need to cultivate microorganisms before performing the challenge test. However, trained staff with experience in microbiological testing is still necessary. You can choose to collaborate with your laboratory service provider or our laboratory team can support you with both test execution and result interpretation.