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Simplify Food Quality Indicator Testing with Neogen® Petrifilm® Plates
In the fast-changing food safety landscape, accurate and efficient quality indicator testing is key to maintaining product integrity and compliance. Neogen® Petrifilm® Plates help food processors and manufacturers streamline their indicator organism testing, reduce prep time, and gain consistent, reliable results that keep production moving.
What can you do with Petrifilm?
- Simplify your workflow—Ready-to-use microbiology plates reduce or eliminate time-consuming agar prep
- Achieve reliable results—Proven testing methods for accurate, consistent results
- Save lab space—Plates' compact size use less storage/incubator space
The food safety landscape is continuously changing. Are you keeping up?
Discover ready-to-use microbiology indicator plates
Neogen Petrifilm Plates
With Petrifilm Plates, you can see data up to in half the time**, use 85% less space than agar***, and see results in six seconds or less. These easy-to-use microbiology plate tests have been designed by scientists to help labs be more efficient while delivering reliable and accurate test results.
**Excludes passive time (e.g. incubation time and autoclave cycles).
***Results compared to traditional agar plates.
Boost accuracy and efficiency in seconds
Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced
Automate the quanitification of indicator organism plates with the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced. Save enumeration time by up to 94%* and liberate your lab from manual counting errors. The system also stores and tracks data automatically, helping labs process up to 900 plates per hour with reliable, consistent results.
*Observed on the Neogen® Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate with High Counts.
Automate high-throughput testing with ease
Petrifilm Automated Feeder
The Petrifilm Automated Feeder feeds and enumerates up to 300 plates in just 33 minutes. With its separation station and automated data export to Excel, labs can minimize manual steps while maintaining traceability and precision.
Ready to Experience Petrifilm Now?
Only have a few minutes? Choose from two options to see how Petrifilm can help you save time, space, and resources without compromising accuracy.
- Have 5 minutes? Watch the how-to video to learn the simple, 3-step Petrifilm method: Inoculation, Incubation, and Interpretation.
- Have 30 minutes? Get a personalized tour of Petrifilm Plates with one of our product experts by completing the form below. A quality indicator testing specialist will reach out to you to schedule your 1:1 remote meeting and learn more about your lab's unique workflow needs.
Use the Quality Indicator Tests Trusted Worldwide by Food Science Labs
Certifications and Validations*
- AOAC ® Official Methods of Analysis℠
- AOAC ® Performance Tested Methods℠
- NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification
- MicroVal Certification following ISO 16140-2
- Numerous regional and local approvals
*Check individual Petrifilm product instructions for specific validations.
**Tabulated in 2020.
FAQ
What is indicator organism testing in food microbiology?
Indicator testing uses microbiology plates to measure the presence of specific organisms that reflect the overall hygiene and safety of food production environments. Neogen Petrifilm Plates provide a reliable, ready-to-use medium for testing common indicator organisms such as total aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and yeasts and molds.What makes Petrifilm Plates different from traditional agar methods for indicator testing?
Neogen Petrifilm Plates eliminate the need for agar media prep, providing a consistent and ready-to-use format that saves time, reduces waste, and supports accurate indicator testing results.Are Petrifilm Plates validated for food quality indicator testing?
Yes. Neogen Petrifilm Plates carry over 105 global validations and certifications, including AOAC and ISO 16140-2 recognitions, ensuring regulatory confidence worldwide.
Ready to Optimize Your Indicator Testing Workflow?
Request a demo with a Petrifilm expert below to discuss your indicator testing goals and discover how our ready-to-use microbiology plates can improve productivity, accuracy, and sustainability in your lab.