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RAPID DETECTION OF MICROBIAL “HOT-SPOTS” IS CRITICAL to sanitation verification and quality assurance. Today’s food processing and food service facilities must take extra precautions to protect against unseen microbial threats. Indicon Gel is a quick and accurate way to make the Invisible… Visible.
Indicon Gel provides a cost-effective, rapid visual indication of the presence of biofilm on a surface which may contain harmful microorganisms such as Listeria, Escherichia coli (E. coli) or Salmonella. When the product comes into contact with biofilm, Indicon Gel rapidly produces white micro-bubbles/foam within 2 minutes, providing a visual indicator of potential microbial harbourage sites.
Note: The lack of a positive reaction from Indicon Gel does not guarantee that the surface is free from microorganisms. Indicon Gel is not meant to take the place of routine microbial monitoring or organism-specific diagnostic tests.
Quantity 1 Case includes 8 spray bottles at 428ml.
Indicon Gel is a rapid biofilm detection product designed to help food industry professionals identify surfaces that may contain biofilm.
Biofilms can provide a potential harbourage environment for microorganisms, including organisms such as Listeria, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. Identifying potential problem areas quickly can help sanitation teams focus attention on difficult-to-clean locations and improve the effectiveness of hygiene verification procedures.
Indicon Gel works by providing a visible reaction when it comes into contact with biofilm. A positive reaction produces white micro-bubbles/foam within approximately 2 minutes, making potentially problematic areas easier to see.
Indicon Gel is applied to the surface being investigated. When the product comes into contact with biofilm, it can produce a visible reaction in the form of white micro-bubbles or foam.
The reaction can occur within approximately 2 minutes, providing hygiene and sanitation teams with rapid visual feedback.
This makes Indicon Gel particularly useful when carrying out routine hygiene inspections, sanitation verification or investigations into areas where persistent contamination may be suspected.
A positive reaction should be treated as an indication that further investigation and appropriate cleaning or corrective action may be required.
Biofilm can be a significant concern in food production environments because microorganisms can become associated with surfaces and equipment where cleaning is difficult or incomplete.
Potential problem areas can include:
Regular visual inspection alone may not always identify potential biofilm. Indicon Gel provides an additional screening tool that can help hygiene teams locate areas that warrant closer attention.
Indicon Gel can be considered for use on suitable surfaces and areas including:
Always check the manufacturer's instructions and ensure the product is suitable for the intended surface and application before use.
Effective sanitation verification is an important component of food safety management.
Indicon Gel can provide hygiene teams with a rapid visual screening method that complements existing sanitation procedures. Rather than relying solely on visual cleanliness, teams can use the product to investigate selected areas and identify potential biofilm-associated locations.
This can help facilities develop a more targeted approach to cleaning by highlighting areas that may require:
Biofilm can provide a potential harbourage environment for microorganisms that are important considerations within food manufacturing and food service.
Indicon Gel can indicate the presence of biofilm on a surface that may contain harmful microorganisms such as:
However, Indicon Gel does not identify specific microorganisms. A positive reaction indicates potential biofilm and should not be interpreted as confirmation of the presence of a particular pathogen.
Where organism-specific information is required, appropriate microbiological monitoring or diagnostic testing should be undertaken.
Specification | Details |
Product | Indicon Gel |
Application | Rapid biofilm detection |
Format | Spray |
Bottle Size | 428 ml |
Quantity | 1 case |
Bottles Per Case | 8 |
Total Case Volume | 3.424 litres |
Reaction Time | Approximately 2 minutes |
Visual Reaction | White micro-bubbles / foam |
Intended Use | Biofilm screening and sanitation verification |
Industries | Food processing, food manufacturing and food service |
Indicon Gel can be incorporated into sanitation verification and hygiene inspection programmes across a range of food industry environments.
Use as part of hygiene investigations within food production facilities to help identify potential biofilm-associated hot-spots.
Potentially useful when investigating persistent hygiene issues on processing equipment, floors, drains and other areas within meat and poultry facilities.
Can support hygiene teams when investigating wet areas, equipment and surfaces where biofilm may potentially develop.
Useful as an additional visual screening tool within complex food production environments where equipment and processing areas can contain difficult-to-clean locations.
Can be used during sanitation verification and hygiene inspections to help identify potential areas requiring further investigation.
Indicon Gel can also be considered for commercial food service environments as part of a broader sanitation verification programme.
Where recurring environmental monitoring results or other observations suggest a potential hygiene issue, Indicon Gel can help visually identify areas that may warrant additional attention.
Indicon Gel can be used alongside existing cleaning, sanitation and environmental monitoring procedures to provide an additional method of assessing potential problem areas.
A typical hygiene investigation may involve:
Step 1 – Identify: Select areas where biofilm may potentially be present or where sanitation concerns have been identified.
Step 2 – Apply: Apply Indicon Gel according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 3 – Observe: Monitor the surface for the characteristic white micro-bubble/foam reaction.
Step 4 – Investigate: Treat a positive reaction as an indication that further investigation or cleaning may be appropriate.
Step 5 – Correct: Carry out the required cleaning or corrective action according to the site's hygiene procedures.
Step 6 – Verify: Reassess the area using the facility's appropriate sanitation verification and microbiological monitoring methods.
Always follow the product instructions and your site's documented food safety and sanitation procedures.
Indicon Gel is a biofilm detection screening product and should be used as part of a wider hygiene verification programme.
A lack of a positive reaction does not guarantee that a surface is free from microorganisms.
Indicon Gel is not a replacement for routine microbial monitoring or organism-specific diagnostic testing. It does not identify specific microorganisms such as Listeria, E. coli or Salmonella.
Where there is a requirement to establish the presence or absence of a particular microorganism, appropriate laboratory-based or organism-specific testing should be used.
Indicon Gel is a rapid visual biofilm detection product designed to help identify potential biofilm on surfaces within food processing, food manufacturing and food service environments.
When Indicon Gel comes into contact with biofilm, it can produce visible white micro-bubbles or foam within approximately 2 minutes.
A positive reaction provides a visual indication of potential biofilm on the tested surface. It should be used to help identify an area requiring further investigation, cleaning or corrective action.
Indicon Gel does not specifically identify Listeria. Biofilm may provide a potential harbourage environment for microorganisms such as Listeria, E. coli and Salmonella, but organism-specific testing is required to determine whether a particular microorganism is present.
No. Indicon Gel is not intended to replace routine microbial monitoring or organism-specific diagnostic tests.
No. The absence of a positive reaction does not guarantee that a surface is free from microorganisms. Indicon Gel should therefore be used alongside appropriate sanitation verification and microbiological monitoring procedures.
One case contains 8 spray bottles, with each bottle containing 428 ml of product.
Indicon Gel is intended as a professional hygiene and sanitation screening product for applications such as food manufacturing, food processing and food service. Users should follow the manufacturer's instructions and their organisation's hygiene procedures.
It can be considered for suitable surfaces and areas where potential biofilm formation is a concern, including processing equipment, drains, joints, seams, wet areas and other difficult-to-clean locations. Always verify suitability for the intended surface before use.
Give your hygiene team a rapid way to investigate potential biofilm hot-spots with Indicon Gel.
With a visible reaction in approximately 2 minutes, Indicon Gel can help make potential biofilm-associated areas easier to identify and investigate, supporting sanitation verification and quality assurance within food manufacturing and food service environments.
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