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Are you experiencing recurrent hygiene problems or serious contamination on your production site? Frequent non-conformities, unstable microbiological trends, customer complaints or organoleptic problems (smell, taste), etc. This may indicate the presence of biofilm on your equipment.
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OUR 4-STEP SOLUTION

Biofilm Expert

1
détecter le biofilm

Detect

Detection and visualisation of biofilm contamination with the Biofilm Detection Kit

2
caractériser le biofilm

Characterise

Accurate identification of harmful and pathogenic bacteria

3
traiter le biofilm

Treat

Biofilm removal with the Biorem® range

4
prévenir le biofilm

Prevent

Use of regular enzymatic treatment to prevent further contamination

PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT FROM BIOFILMS

A unique and patented methodology to audit facilities, treat and prevent biofilms
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DID YOU KNOW?

Only an enzymatic treatment can break down the most resistant protective matrices!

Traditional cleaning and disinfection methods do not always eliminate biofilm.

A SOLUTION FOR EVERY SURFACE

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In collaboration with INRA, Realco has developed innovative, effective and patented solutions that combine a detergent base and a specific cocktail of enzymes. These treatments eliminate and prevent the reappearance of biofilms, both in closed circuits and on open surfaces.

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Biorem CIP 2G en format 25 litres
Biorem A1 en format 5 litres
Biorem 10 2G en format 5 litres
Biorem foam 2G en format 25 litres
Biorem 20 2G en format 5 litres
Biorem BF en format 5 litres

CLICK & Learn

Biofilm in questions

What can be found in a biofilm?

A biofilm is an accumulation of bacteria that develop a protective matrix, making them extremely resistant to cleaning and disinfection.

What does a biofilm contain?

Bacteria that create the biofilm matrix

  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Bacillus cereus & mycoides
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • Pseudomonas aerothermophilus
  • Leuconostoc spp.
  • Cronobacter spp (Enterobacter sakazakii)

Others that take advantage of the protective matrix

  • Other micro-organisms (pathogens)
  • Phages
  • Altering enzymes
  • Spores, moulds & yeast

Key facts

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lives as biofilm

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more resistance
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of foodborne infections
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UNDERSTANDING THE BIOFILM

The Biofilm Development Cycle

bactéries qui se fixent sur la surface

Attachment

A biofilm is formed by bacteria grouping around organic residues

bactéries qui se développent sur la surface

Growth

Bacteria develop a matrix to adhere to the surface and protect themselves

les bactéries prolifèrent sur la surface

Maturation

Bacteria settle in this protected environment and proliferate

les bactéries se dispersent et contaminent l'environnement

Dispersion

At the maturation stage, the biofilm breaks up and contaminates other production equipment or releases bacteria in an unpredictable manner (planktonic shower)

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