BCN Research Laboratories, Inc
BCN Labs specializes in food and beverage microbiology and mycology (yeast and mold spoilage). Our strong background inbeverage and other acid food spoilage makes us indispensable for these sectors of the processing industry. We also specialize in intermediate and low-water activity food spoilage as well as preserved food and beverage spoilage.
The founder of BCN Labs, Dr. Emilia Rico, is a member of the International Commission on Food Mycology (ICFM). She is the only active member of the ICFM in the U.S.
BCN Labs is the sister company of Universal Sanitizers and Supplies, Inc. (USS) a sanitation company specialized in spoilage remediation/elimination. We are the only independent testing laboratory in the U.S. that can offer these services. We offer both spoilage investigation and remediation.
Training Services
Customized Microbiology and Mycology Courses (applied to your product and with an emphasis on prevention of spoilage and food safety). Workshop on Penicillium Taxonomy (Dates: Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2013).
Yeast and mold spoilage
BCN Labs is one of the few food and beverage testing laboratories that is specialized in yeast and mold (fungi) spoilage. We can determine the cause of your spoilage and recommend the best way to eliminate and prevent the problem.
Testing Services
BCN Labs offers an extensive selection of microbiological, chemical and water tests.