Smarter Microbial Testing. Faster Results, Fewer Steps.
Trusted by leading food processors globally, MicroSnap® delivers same-shift microbial results. Keep testing in-house, response times short and data management fully connected.
MicroSnap® - Diverse Applications, One Rapid Testing
Traditional microbial testing, including plated methods, creates bottlenecks with inefficient workflows and slow lab turnaround times. MicroSnap breaks these barriers with a streamlined two-device workflow, combining user-friendly enrichment technology and automated detection for rapid enumeration of Total Viable Count (TVC), E. coli, Coliforms, and Enterobacteriaceae (EB). Simplify your process and get actionable results in hours, not days.
Milk, juices, beverages, brines, sauces, curds, rinse waters.
Baked goods, meat, produce, dairy products, grains, nuts, confectionery items.
Food contact surfaces, environmental surfaces, processing equipment, tanks, conveyors, utensils.
MicroSnap® vs. Petrifilm®: The Clear Advantage
Petrifilm may have history on its side, but it burdens QA teams with excessive handling steps. The process takes up valuable time for technicians and can lead to mistakes. The table below shows how MicroSnap streamlines testing into a single step while delivering faster, more reliable results.
| MicroSnap® | Petrifilm® | |
| Time to Results (Total Viable Count) | 6 hours (same shift) | 2 - 5 days |
| Workflow | 1 handling step, ~1 minute | Multiple handling steps – sample prep, dilutions, pipetting, plating/spreading, incubation, manual read/interpretation, and recording |
| Space Requirement | Compact setup; small incubator + luminometer | Space for incubator and other equipment required |
| Colony Counting | 10 seconds; automated quantification – no manual counting | Manual counting with a light box, magnifier, and counter |
| Result Management | Automatic upload to SureTrend®, unified with all hygiene monitoring data | Reader and software available, but requires additional equipment and manual workflow steps |
Simplicity and Reliability With No Hidden Costs
No More Replicates
The wide dynamic range and validated accuracy of the MicroSnap system mean you can trust the results the first time, eliminating the need for serial dilutions and time-consuming repeat tests to confirm results.
No More Subjective Counting or Estimates
With automated quantification by the state-of-the-art EnSURE® Touch luminometer, you avoid the costs associated with manual colony counting, special equipment and errors caused by subjective interpretations.
No More Excessive Handling
Say goodbye to time-consuming dilutions, pH adjustments, pipetting and other prep work required for plating. The MicroSnap system streamlines the entire workflow.
No More Bulky Equipment
Unlike plating methods that require separate samplers and dilution steps, MicroSnap requires minimal lab space and handling while offering rapid, accurate results.
Validate Continuous Production
MicroSnap revolutionizes this paradigm by condensing surface monitoring into a streamlined same-shift workflow. With quantitative results in as few as 6 hours, quality teams gain full visibility to validate product safety and clear batches for distribution - maximizing throughput without sacrificing food safety.
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