Novel Molecular Assay and Sample Preparation Method for the Detection of Alicyclobacillus in Fruit Juice Concentrates and Bottling Process Materials

Figure 1: GeneDisc Plate for TAB Spoilage Alicyclobacilli are thermophilic, acidophilic and spore-forming bacteria (TAB) capable of surviving extreme conditions during the fruit juice manufacturing and bottling processes. These spoilage organisms can generate strong off-flavors and off-odors, which negatively affect product quality in fruit juices, concentrates and ingredients used in beverage production. Though non-pathogenic, they pose a major economic risk to processors. Rapid detection and identification of TAB spoilage at various identified critical control points of the production process is a valuable tool to facilitate release of high quality products.