Description
BAT Broth is an enrichment medium used in procedure for detection of Alicyclobacillus species in fruit juice and juice-related products [e.g. juice blends, juice concentrates (raw materials), carbonated fruit drinks and shelf stable ice tea], and environmental samples, including process water and other samples from the juice processing plant.
This medium is formulated according to the specifications of IFU method No. 12: 2019 for detection of spoilage bacteria.
Alicyclobacillus spp. are spore-forming thermo-acidophilic bacteria which represent a real current threat to the beverage industry as they can contaminate the fruit juice production process at different points.