Phage technology for Listeria control
Our bacteriophage (phage) solution, Phageguard L, is developed for the food industry to specifically target prevalent Listeria spp. serovars found in food processing environments. Phageguard L is a natural, non-corrosive solution that is highly effective in Listeria control on food, and Listeria sanitation of processing equipment, hotspots, and the removal of Listeria biofilms. When applied to food products, our phage solution offers Listeria control while retaining the beneficial bacteria and organoleptic properties of the treated products. Phageguard L is USDA FDA approved since 2007, organic listed, and GRAS certified for clean label processing. The phage solution comes in liquid form, offering versatile applications for addressing detected Listeria hotspots and controlling Listeria on a wide range of food products, all without disrupting the workflow of the production line.
Listeria sanitation for the entire production plant
Phageguard L is suitable for application on food and food contact surfaces (FCS) in the food processing environment. The phage solution offers a versatile intervention for controlling Listeria spp. on foods, as well as for removing Listeria biofilms and hotspots.
Advancing phage technology
Bacteriophages are biological organisms that serve to maintain the natural balance of bacteria. Each type of phage has the unique ability to target a specific bacterial species, up to the level of bacterial strains.
The phages in Phageguard L are effective against prevalent Listeria serovars found in the food industry. What sets this technology apart is the ability of phages to precisely target their host bacteria. Phages interact with the targeted bacterial species, in this case Listeria spp., like a lock and key. This ability provides significant benefits for both food applications and the sanitation of food contact surfaces (FCS) in controlling Listeria spp.
On food
Since the phages specifically target Listeria spp., Phageguard L does not impact beneficial bacteria or alter the organoleptic properties, such as color, taste, texture, and odor, of the treated (delicate) food products.
Food contact surfaces
Phageguard L is non-hazardous, ensuring worker safety during the sanitation of production equipment or the removal of Listeria hotspots and biofilms.
Discover how Phageguard L can enhance Listeria control in your processing line. Navigate to the bottom-left corner to explore a wide range of (food) application possibilities.
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Phageguard L
Listeria control suited for application on food and food contact surfaces. Designed for the food industry, Phageguard L is produced in an FSSC 22000 certified lab, kosher certified, certified for halal production, and organic listed to serve a wide range of food processors worldwide. Available in two different volumes, Phageguard L offers a tailored solution for various production sizes in a cost-efficient way.
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No impact on color, taste, texture and odor
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No wastewater issues
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Harmless to humans, animals and plants
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Non-corrosive to production equipment
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