The researchers investigated microbial contamination on food-contact equipment at a bakery processing facility following routine sanitation, assessed the biofilm-forming ability of recovered B. cereus isolates, and compared disinfectant efficacy against planktonic and biofilm-associated cells on stainless steel and polypropylene surfaces.
In bakery environments, maintaining hygiene and safety is a constant challenge, especially when production scales up for the festive season. Preventing these hazards is essential not only to protect consumers but also to maintain product quality and brand trust.
METTLER TOLEDO will demonstrate a variety of inspection systems for the commercial baking industry, including its new X34C x-ray inspection system, at the 2022 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE).
The newest advanced Pack 430 PRO X-ray system scans mid-sized packages such as chips, crackers and cookies, and detects and automatically rejects recall-causing contaminants like glass shards, metal fragments, mineral stone, some plastic and rubber compounds.
Snack and bakery companies that work with dough, or looser components like batters, fillings or toppings, turn to manufacturers of depositors, dividers and rounders to cut, divide, portion and round or mould their products—and the equipment continues to get faster, more accurate, more customizable and easier to clean, among other winning qualities.
