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Food genomics & strain fingerprinting
Whole-genome sequencing that tells you not just what organism you have, but exactly which strain — and whether the one in your drain matches the one in your product.
What this service covers
When a routine screen finds something — or when two suppliers blame each other — genomics ends the argument. We sequence isolates and compare them at single-letter resolution, building a family tree of your facility's flora.
- Whole-genome sequencing of bacterial and yeast isolates
- Source-tracking: match product isolates to environmental ones
- Culture authentication for starters and probiotic strains
- Phylogenetic report written for QA teams, not bioinformaticians
How a genomics project runs
Deeper science, still on a predictable schedule.
Step 1
Isolate
We culture pure isolates from your samples — or sequence ones your current lab already holds.
Step 2
Sequence
DNA extraction and whole-genome sequencing with quality-checked coverage for every isolate.
Step 3
Compare
Single-nucleotide comparison builds the family tree: same strain, cousins, or strangers.
Step 4
Resolve
You get the verdict — which source, which supplier, which drain — plus corrective priorities.
Common questions
When is genomics worth it over routine testing?
Recurring positives, supplier disputes, outbreak response, and any case where you must prove two isolates are — or aren't — the same strain.
Can you sequence our starter cultures?
Yes. Authentication confirms your Lactobacillus or yeast is the strain you paid for, and flags drift before flavor changes.
Who owns the sequence data?
You do. Raw data and assemblies are delivered with the report and archived for future comparisons.
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Trace it to the source
Send isolates or full samples — we will scope the sequencing run and quote within one business day.
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