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She is well known for her expertise in the area of spoilage and pathogen contamination investigation and prevention. She has trained numerous food and beverage company personnel in food and beverage microbiology and mycology from the U.S. as well as Latin America and Europe. She is frequently invited as a speaker in the areas of food and beverage spoilage, food safety and sanitation. Since 2003, Dr. Emilia Rico has been an active member of the prestigious International Commission on Food Mycology (ICFM). As a member of the ICFM, she participates in IUMS-ICFM symposia, workshops and outreach programs in developing countries such as Indonesia. 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A total yeast and mold count may not be meaningful unless you know what microorganism(s) you are looking for and use the right media and methods for their detection and identification. Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1542168603609-ALWKML4YZZOD2DAGU2OO/BCN-Half-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1541645177430-5760W7L8OQMSNT5KMMGJ/Blue-2.jpg Home - Training Services BCN Labs offers several customized Microbiology and Mycology Courses. These courses can be taught at our state-of-the-art training facilities in Rockford, TN (near the Knoxville airport) or on site. Learn more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1541361183565-MYBY6JRW68J7P7QUS9PW/BCN_Tall_4.jpg Home - We offer an extensive selection of microbiological and mycological tests, training and auditing programs. 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Zygosaccharomyces bailii can tolerate high concentrations of preservatives as well as moderately high carbonation. Brettanomyces/Dekkera can tolerate high carbonation and moderate concentration of preservatives. https://www.bcnlabs.com/diary-products daily 0.75 2019-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1545069373674-WBDZD8AKT8LTBX2BF5BX/milk-maid-1237364_960_720.jpg Dairy Products - Spoilage of Condensed Milk The main spoilage type of this product is caused by the osmophilic (xerophilic) sucrose-fermenting yeasts such as Starmerella lactis-condensi (syn. Torula lactis-condensi). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1545069029947-C7XKXBB0WUI1X3MDNY6U/age-1238284_1920.jpg Dairy Products - Spoilage of cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1545069229903-JHZ5A1T8T2X3G25YTAA1/yogurt-2104327_960_720.jpg Dairy Products - Spoilage of Yogurt Yeast and molds are the most predominant microorganisms involved in their spoilage. https://www.bcnlabs.com/fruits-and-vegetables daily 0.75 2019-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544935997841-59CJ78GLYIGSOWKDQDSN/1464006480145.jpg Fruits and Vegetables - Spoilage of Fruits https://www.bcnlabs.com/cereal-products daily 0.75 2019-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544918324079-BAKJKWKB7JOL6IRD7L8U/dreamstime_1788872.jpg Cereal Products - Spoilage of Baked Goods Mold is the most common kind of spoilage of this group of products. 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Using the right methodology is essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544388601381-EMMKGOMH0IKE26OSINKM/images+%284%29.jpg Mycological Testing - What is the associated mycobiota? Not every mold or yeast can spoil your product. A total yeast and mold count may not be meaningful unless you know what microorganism(s) can spoil your product which is called the associated mycobiota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544379721631-WVJ91P36PX0GE67W05PR/Blue+Talaromyces+spores_Rob.png Mycological Testing - Heat-resistant molds (HRM) One of our specialties is spoilage due to heat-resistant molds such as Byssochlamys fulva, B. nivea, B. spectabilis (Paecilomyces variotii), Talaromyces macrosporus, T. trachyspermus, Neosartorya fischeri (Aspergillus fisheri), etc. We specialize in their detection, enumeration, and risk assessment. We also can offer means to correct the problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544380117137-KQGHND6X1U1CJLZ1KDY3/P.+roquefortii_CYA_Pitt.JPG Mycological Testing - Preservative-resistant molds (PRM) and yeasts (PRY) BCN Labs also specializes in preservative-resistant yeasts (PRY) and molds (PRM). These molds can cause huge economic losses of preserved foods and beverages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544381030804-Y0QNTJNO16PN1UW4BNPH/age-1238316_960_720.jpg Mycological Testing - Moderate xerophilic molds and yeasts Moderate xerophilic molds and yeast cause great economic loses to the baking industry and food products with an intermediate water activity: breads, muffins, tortillas, etc. Some of these molds have a minimum water activity requirement for growth of 0.70. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544380717784-XN3C0JW98IEZMV0ILJPW/muesli-2109098_960_720.jpg Mycological Testing - Extreme xerophilic molds and yeasts We specialize in extreme xerophilic molds and yeasts (also referred as asmophilic yeasts) that can spoil low water activity (below 0.85) foods such as cereal bars, jams, preserves, pet food, pet treats, jerky, gummy treats, etc. Some of these molds have a minimum water activity requirement for growth of 0.61. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544379398475-9EF9TAZWK9553IHPIX55/age-1238284_1920.jpg Mycological Testing - How did your product get spoiled? Is it safe to eat? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544379446982-7I9H86JB8OUOKBJWRWCI/apple-3729726_960_720.jpg Mycological Testing - Are there mycotoxins in your product? https://www.bcnlabs.com/chemical-testing daily 0.75 2018-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1545421053031-RY0I4H4CPWLKFT0RR3W2/photo-1532094349884-543bc11b234d.jpg Chemical Testing https://www.bcnlabs.com/microbiological-testing daily 0.75 2018-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1545421174386-T36VAF9UN8J9FSOIFUYW/bacteria-3658992_960_720+%281%29.jpg Microbiological Testing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544311559820-QDT27CH296KH72W1SWSF/hummus-1058001_960_720.jpg Microbiological Testing - Is your product safe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544378731038-IQOYMV8ZH2DAGP7YOJQZ/laboratory-3827743_1920.jpg Microbiological Testing - What tests do you need to run on your product? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544378599960-Y9O5ZW3BA2DTPB4TIS75/image-asset.jpeg Microbiological Testing - What do the test results mean? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bda45dd4eddec3ca6cc9230/1544385029843-AASILKKPX576WQOQKPQJ/image-asset.jpeg Microbiological Testing - What is spoiling your beverage? We are experts on beverage and juice spoilage: Alicyclobacillus spp. (ACB), thermophilic acidophilic bacteria (TAB), Sporolactobacillus spp., lactis acid bacteria (LAB), acetic acid bacteria (AAB), yeasts, molds, heat-resistant molds (HRM), preservative-resistant molds (PRM) and yeasts (PRY), etc.