Your Guide to Petrifilm, 3M Petrifilm, Yeast and Mold Petrifilm, and Petrifilm Plate Reader

Testing for germs in food or water can be tricky. Petrifilm makes it easier. It’s a tool used in labs to check for bacteria, yeast, or mold. You can find these products at Selectech in South Africa. Let’s look at what each one does.

What Is Petrifilm?

Petrifilm is a ready-to-use plate for testing microorganisms. Microorganisms are tiny germs like bacteria. You don’t need to mix chemicals or prepare dishes. Just add your sample and wait. It’s used in food safety to keep products clean. For example, you might test milk to ensure it’s safe to drink.

What Is 3M Petrifilm?

3M Petrifilm was created by 3M, now part of Neogen. It’s known for being reliable. You can use it to find bacteria like E. coli in food. It’s simple and saves time compared to old methods. Selectech offers these plates for your lab needs.

Yeast and Mold Petrifilm Explained

Yeast and Mold Petrifilm checks for yeast and mold. These can spoil food like bread or juice. Mold can also cause health issues. This plate gives results in a few days. You might use it to test yogurt for mold growth.

What Is a Petrifilm Plate Reader?

Counting germs by hand takes time. A Petrifilm Plate Reader does it for you. It scans plates and shows results fast. This helps busy labs stay accurate. Selectech has this reader to make your work easier.

Why These Tools Matter

Petrifilm products help keep food and water safe. They catch problems before products reach stores. This protects people and saves money. Using these tools, you can trust your results are correct.

Which One Should You Use?

Not sure which product fits your needs? Here’s a quick list:

• Petrifilm: Good for general germ testing, like checking water.
• 3M Petrifilm: Best for trusted results in food safety.
• Yeast and Mold Petrifilm: Perfect for spotting mold or yeast in food.
• Petrifilm Plate Reader: Ideal for labs needing fast, automated counts.

Choose based on what you’re testing. Digital tools like the plate reader are great if you handle many samples.

Keep Your Tools Ready

Store Petrifilm plates in a cool place, like a fridge. This keeps them working well. Check your plate reader for updates to ensure it counts right. Clean tools mean better results.

Where to Get Them

Selectech in South Africa has a full range of Petrifilm products. You can find plates and readers for your lab. Check our collection below.

With Petrifilm, testing is straightforward. You’ll get reliable results to keep your products safe.