Hops As Antimicrobials
Since the middle ages, hops have been associated with the “magical” ability to preserve numerous products from spoiling. We now know that certain fractions of the hop cone are highly effective in the control of gram-positive bacteria…so effective that they have replaced antibiotics in several industrial settings! BetaTec Hop Products has been very active in the development of numerous naturally derived products which retard unwanted bacterial contamination in numerous applications, such as:
- Fuel ethanol fermentation
- Distilled spirits fermentation
- Commercial yeast production
- Sugar processing, to control bacteria in sugar beets, sugar cane and thick juice
- Preservation of various processed foods, especially meat and beverage products!
Our family of brands; IsoStab®, BetaStab®, LupuStab®, and LactoStab® have years of safe and effective use backed by our service which is second to none. For more information about your specific need, please contact us.
