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From raw cocoa to finished chocolates, confectionery production is a uniquely complex and challenging matrix. Hygiena provides validated tools to manage microbial, allergen, and sanitation risks, even in dense, fat-rich, low-moisture products where standard testing can struggle.

In addition to monitoring hygiene and sanitation with our fast, affordable ATP test devices, our allergen prevention and surface residue tests help you verify removal of allergens such as wheat, sesame, peanut or dairy from manufacturing lines. In addition, PCR-based technology can quickly and easily identify bacteria and other contamination concerns, allowing you to prevent potential problems. 

Our Approach: Robust, Audit Ready

Hygiena’s solutions are built to overcome these obstacles with workflows validated specifically for confectionery production.

Optimized sampling for low moisture matrices

Larger sample sizes, such as 375 g, improve representativeness and reduce false negatives in dense, heterogeneous chocolate products.

Validated real-time PCR for key pathogens

The BAX® System and foodproof® PCR assays deliver accurate detection for Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast and Mold, and more, even in inhibitor-heavy chocolate matrices.

Rapid hygiene verification

ATP monitoring with EnSURE® Touch provides immediate insight into equipment and surface cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.

Allergen and residue detection

Quick verification for wheat, peanut, dairy, sesame, and other priority allergens on shared lines and in nut-containing chocolates.

Quality and spoilage monitoring

Fast tests for yeasts, molds, and microbial indicators help maintain product quality during storage and distribution.

Integrated data and audit readiness

Centralized tracking with SureTrend® supports HACCP, FSMA, and customer audit requirements, improving traceability and facilitating continuous improvement.

Benefits: What You Gain

Fewer false negatives

Enhanced sampling and robust detection increase confidence before product release.

Faster time to results

Real-time PCR and rapid bioluminescence methods enable lean manufacturing and quicker release cycles.

One vendor, full coverage

Pathogens, allergens, hygiene, and spoilage are addressed in a single portfolio, reducing complexity and supplier management overhead.

Audit-ready compliance

Validated methods such as ISO 16140-2, plus traceable data and standardized SOPs.

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BAX® System
Real-time Salmonella

AOAC & AFNOR-certified real-time PCR assay for reliable Salmonella detection in food & environmental samples. Results in ~60 min with quantification options available.

Detection: Salmonella spp.
CertificatesAOAC-RI, AFNOR, AFNOR (FR), AOAC-OMA (#2013.02)
Technology: Real-time PCR
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Staphylococcus Detection LyoKit

This kit is suitable for the specific detection of pathogenic species Staphylococcus aureus in foods. The results are available within 24 hours.

Detection: Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus spp., S. aureus
Technology: Real-time PCR
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Yeast and Mold Quantification LyoKit

Real-time PCR kit for rapid quantitative detection of yeast and mold DNA in dairy samples. Features high sensitivity, Internal Control, and prevention of carryover...

Detection: Yeast and Mold
Technology: Real-time PCR
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Total

MicroSnap Total delivers rapid total viable count results for aerobic bacteria in just 7 hours. AOAC validated test for food and environmental samples.

Detection: Total Viable Count
CertificateAOAC-RI
Technology: Bioluminescence
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Coliform

Rapidly detect & enumerate coliforms with Hygiena MicroSnap Coliform. Get AOAC validated results in 6-8 hours for food products & environmental surfaces.

Detection: E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae
CertificateAOAC-RI
Technology: Bioluminescence
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